Mike - I'm not sure I understand the problem you're having. It sounds like the camera works fine, but you can't get the pictures off the card afterwards?

If that's so, have you tried a separate card reader?

On the other hand, if the problem is the camera not 'saving' the pictures to its own card, then maybe you just need a new card... it's even possible the settings are wrong, and findind a manual online may solve it.

Could you possible explain the problem more clearly, as it may be a lot simpler than it seems!