Pentax k10d, I want to disable the built-in memory, photos to SD

First of all, I assume you are using an SD card (Max 2GB) as that appears to be the maximum the camera can use. That being so, all you need to do is either transfer the contents of the internal memory to the SD card, or to your computer, thus freeing the internal memory. Then set the camera up so that it writes straight to the SD card.

Did you try to change the date? either on the camera or on the computer... it might be that otherwise data won't get recognized if the date range is too far out. If you really deleted it from the card, I am afraid it's really gone. If you look at the card via "My computer" and do a detailed file list with details and dates, you might still find the missing data. Good luck.

Try using a different SD memory card. You can also try formatting your memory card, BUT that will delete everything stored on your memory card.

Have you inserted an SD card as the built in memory on the camera is only 12.7 Mb big so an SD card should be inserted. Hope this helps.

this model not support it, To do that, you need to connect to pc and transfer it. As long you inserted the SD card, IT will use memory from SD card and not display image, video from built in memory.
if you want to delete file in built in memory, you need to remove memory card.


check this :
PENTAX OPTIO M30

Pretty cool that the newer computers are coming with an SD card slot. However the computer looks at this as an external hard drive and I don't think the pictures are just going to automatically pop up on the screen. You will need to go find the "drive" click on the folder and open, once you have the pictures open you can select all copy and then create a folder on your computer hard drive and paste the pictures in that. Once the pictures have transferred do a safe eject of the SD "drive" and remove the SD card. Don't forget to do a format to the card once back into the camera.

This is usually a memroy issue. When a digital camera snaps a photo, it saves it to a buffer until it can write it to the memory card.

Try a different memory card. If this does not fix your issue then unfortunately the issue is with the buffer memory. This might be fixed with a firmware wipe but it might also need expert repair.

Hi, It seems that your memory card slot has been malfunctioning, So get it serviced...
Thanks

Usually when you take pictures using NO SD card you can't take the picture, however in this case the pictures you took are stored in a memory bank temp only to test the picture your actually taking. In the manual what's the size of the built in memory card? Usually it's small amount of memory built in

Did you put a memory card in the camera?
My camera did this today, and I resolved it by putting a memory card in, but even when one has been out before it still turned on, so I'm not sure that is the resolution. Did you ever find out what was causing it?