Solving Media Card Reader Problems
CAUTION: Do not insert or remove memory cards when the
Media card will not work in a digital camera after formatting it in Microsoft Windows Vista.
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By default, Windows Vista will format any media card with a capacity greater than 32MB with the FAT32 format. Most digital cameras use the FAT (FAT16 & FAT12) format and can not operate with a FAT32 formatted card.
Either format the media card in the digital camera or select FAT file system to format the media card in a computer with Windows XP or Windows Vista.
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Cause | Solution |
Media card is locked. Locking the media card is a safety feature that prevents writing to and deleting from an SD/ Memory Stick/PRO card.
If using an SD card, make sure that the lock tab located on the right of the SD card is not in the locked position. If using a Memory Stick/PRO card, make sure that the lock tab located on the bottom of the Memory Stick/PRO card is not in the locked position.
Can not write to the media card.
Cause | Solution |
The media card is a
Check the manufacturer’s documentation included with your card to see if it writable. Refer to the previous section for a list of compatible cards.
Media card is locked. Locking the media card is a safety feature that prevents writing to and deleting from an SD/ Memory Stick/PRO card.
If using an SD card, make sure that the lock tab located on the right of the SD card is not in the locked position. If using a Memory Stick/PRO card, make sure that the lock tab located on the bottom of the Memory Stick/PRO card is not in the locked position.
Unable to access data on the media card after inserting it into a slot.
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The media card is not inserted properly, is inserted in the | Ensure that the card is inserted properly with the gold contact |
wrong slot, or is not supported. | on the correct side. The LED will light if inserted properly. |
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The media card memory is full. | Make sure the amount of data you are storing has not |
| exceeded the storage limit of the card. |
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The media card contacts need to be cleaned. | Inspect the ends of the memory cards for dirt or material |
| closing a hole or spoiling a metal contact. Clean the contacts |
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| Replace the memory card if necessary. |
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