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CARD ERROR You cannot store
pictures, play back
images, or delete
images from the card. Remove the card, wipe clean the
electrical contacts, insert the card, and
then try again. If the message is
displayed again, the card can no
longer be used.
You may be able to use the card again
if you format it. However, formatting
the card will erase all images stored
on the card.
WRITE
PROTECT
UNFORMATED
CARD
The card is protected
with an adhesive seal,
or a folder on the card
has been designated
“read-only.” The card
has been selected only
for playback, so it
cannot be used for
taking pictures, images
cannot be deleted, and
it cannot be initialized.
Card is not formatted
or is damaged.
If the card is protected with an
adhesive seal, remove the seal, or if
the card has been selected for
playback only, cancel the playback-
only selection. If this does not solve
the problem, the card is operating
abnormally. Try to transfer the images
to a computer, or try to copy the
images to another card installed in the
camera. After copying the images, try
to format the card again.
CARD COVER
OPEN Card cover is open. Insert the card and lock the card
cover.
NO CARD Card is not present. Insert the card in the camera.
Format the card. Formatting the card
will erase all images stored on the
card. On the arrow pad, press to
select YES, and then press the
button to format the card.
NO PICTURE Playback cannot be
executed because
there are no pictures
stored on the card. Make sure that a card that contains
images is inserted, or take a picture. No display
Control
Panel
Monitor Viewfinder Explanation Solution
Appendix 3: Camera Error Messages
If a problem occurs with a memory card, a message will be displayed in the control panel
and the monitor. When a memory card error message is displayed, first remove the card
and then insert it again. If the error message occurs again, refer to the table below to
solve the problem.