The camera does not detect the memory card.

Last Updated : 22-Nov-2007
Issue Number : 8000356501

Category	: Memory Cards
Description	: The camera does not detect the memory card.

If the camera does not detect the memory card...

Perform the following procedures if your camera does not detect a memory card (CF or SD memory card).

1. Restart your camera.

- Set the camera's power switch to <OFF> and remove the batteries.
- Open the Memory card slot cover to make sure the CF card/SD memory card is securely set in the card slot.
- Insert the batteries and turn the power switch <ON>.

2. Format a memory card.

Format the CF card or SD memory card with your camera.
Refer to the Camera User Guide supplied with your camera for instructions on formatting your card.

3. Check if your camera detects other memory cards (If you own multiple memory cards.)

If your camera does not detect a memory card after performing the procedures 1 and 2 above, the card that wasn't detected may have a defect.

The camera does not detect the memory card.

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