I need to delete some pictures from my nikon coolpix digatal camera but won't let me cause it reads write protection . how can i fix it to let me delete some pictures

Check the memory card theres a little switch on it make sure its in the correct position

Your camers is set that way change your settings go to menu

The camera is not a full card reader. You can use it to copy pictures, but it won't let you recover files. You need to use a separate card reader, either built-in to your computer or attached to a USB port.

Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.


The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.


Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Nikon Transfer.

Look at your memory card. SD and SDHC cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the metal contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.

If there is a problem with the flash itself or the mainboard connection to the flash it will not charge. If the flash won't charge then it won't go off when you take a picture. The only way to fix the problem is to replace the flash with a good used one and see if that fixes it. If not, then you need to replace the mainboard. Good used parts can usually be found online for cheap; that auction website doesn't pay me to type their name, so I don't, sorry. Hope this helps!

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While viewing the picture, tap MENU then tap Protect on the menu (key icon).

Full details are in the "Protect" section of the manual (page 100 in my copy). If you need a manual, you can download one at
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16763

Look at your memory card. SD and SDHC cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.

There would be an option called Protect/Unprotect in the Image Options. Choose the Unprotect option and delete it.

Hi Look at your memory card! You may have accidently caught the small slider on the card that has locked the card, Just unlock it will be fine! Hope this helps!