While trying to read the compact flash card, if you get a message that says something like "Image error", and you are using (Norton) Symantec anti virus software, there is a fix.

For a quick test, shut down the anti-virus software and then see if you can download the pictures.

Information is here:

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/sunset-c2001kb.nsf/e744d8e982999d5285256ee60053c683/3f9293c8d45b102c85256ee5005523b3?OpenDocument&src=bar_sch_nam

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Another thing to try:
Take the compact flash card to you local photo developing/printing store (such as WalMart), and ask the people there is they can read the card and copy it to a CD.

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