ok when i turn my camera on the screen is blank and i cant do any thing at all any ideas on how to fix it

Kodak seems to think this is a battery issue. This can happen if your batteries are either near dead or underpowered. Even if they're brand new. Often, when you purchase batteries in bulk, it isn't uncommon that some or many of them are near dead or worse. Batteries bought in bulk tend to have a long turnover and such, can lose much of their battery power before they are used. And many batteries such as AAs are general purpose batteries and are not designed for the high energy use of digital cameras and the flashes they trigger. As such, I recommend using high energy batteries designed for digital photography.

Kodak will naturally want you to use their batteries, but that's just marketing. Varta is a good brand. They are usually sold in camera shops, are long lasting (because they are sold in small quantities) put out alot of energy. At the very least, make sure you are using Alkalines. However, Kodak's position is that they will cause expected shutdowns and loss of pictures.

Here's the batteries they recommend:
- Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (AA Size)
- Oxy-Alkaline Digital Camera Battery (AA Size)
- CRV3 Lithium Batteries
- Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack

If you have an AC adapter, plug it in and try to power it on. If so, then you've isolated it to the battery issue. If the problem persists, then it's a much greater issue and the camera will need servicing.

But frankly, with it's age, it won't be under warranty. And as such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.