How can I fix my Samsung D1070 Digital Camera?

My camera is only 6 months old, was working fine until it appeared as though the batteries had run out. I put brand new ones in and then the camera just would not turn on at all. When I press the power button it looks as though it is trying to turn on but the shutter does not fully open and hten beeps 3 times and goes dead.
Can anyone help or will I have to buy a new camera??