My brand new dsc-F 717 when turned on particularly and during taking shots zig zag lines vertical flashing lcd with purple hologram or met blue image

Nasir,

If that is indeed your problem and if your camera was manufactured prior to the end of 2004, I would call Sony support as soon as possible. Could be a really easy, cheap fix.

My ex-girlfriend owned an F717 and I recall that when viewing photos on the camera's LCD screen, the pictures would load in a two-step sequence (fuzzy at first, then sharp), the way pictures on the internet sometimes load in phases. This doesn't really sound like your problem, but I figured I'd mention it anyway.

I honestly don't have a better answer for the zigzag lines and odd colors than to talk to Sony's support people or your local camera shop. If it's not covered under the recall we discussed above, it will probably cost you a substantial amount to get fixed. Though, since you say it's brand new, it might still be under warranty. I'm not sure if Sony's warranties are from time of purchase or time of manufacture. Again, that's something you'll want to discuss with Sony support.

Given that the camera is getting kind of old now and that there are similarly powerful cameras available for substantially less than the F717 originally cost (and possibly in the same ballpark as the repairs will cost), you might want to sell it for parts or throw it away and invest in something more current. I know that can be a very difficult choice, though, especially if this camera is brand new to you.

Best of luck.