Card error after setting the date and time the camera displays Card error and wont let me access anything!

it seems to be the memory card slot is damaged normally 9 contacts connect with MC if any of it doesn't contact, will not work, open and takeout card slot if the contact is bend align it to touch the MC's contacts.

A Debit or Credit card has a date on it and the card needs to be renewed. Contact your bank they will be able to ensure that your card is indeed valid.

Also set the correct date and time on your computer/laptop. Do this by simply double clicking on the time at the bottom right of the screen. In the task bar.
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damnor01

Without knowing the make and model of this new camera I can only speculate on the problem however in my opinion you need to unlock the protected card I'm giving a diagram of an SD card here.

Slide this little switch to the top or towards the gold contacts.
Another thing you will need to do is format the memory card your camera may call this initialize.
Formatting a memory card makes it ready to accept information files from the camera. I hope you have your manual because without knowing the camera make and model i can only suggest where to look for this feature. Most often this function is in the set up menu, once the card is unlocked you need to find this format highlight it and press the okay button once done the camera will function properly as long as you have set the day date and time. Day date and time once set is held in the camera internal memory so you don't have to input the information each time you turn the camera off and back on again. Happy New Year

Hi,

This seems to be a known issue with the Canon camera's to display Memory card error.

Give this a try
1. Remove the card from camera and wait for sometime ( 1-2 minute ) and re-inserting the card.
2. If this does not work, you need a card reader to read/view images on your PC ( since you are not able to access the card in your camera )
3. If you are not able to access/view the images from Card, click on the link below to recover the images from card - Recover images
When you open the webpage, click on the Download Now option to download the software ( it is free )
4. Try this fix to resolve the issue, Sometimes it takes long time for the camera to load the images and it results in memory card error - Click on the link to download the fix - Firmware Update
5. Try using a SD card with less memory like 1 GB card or max 2 GB for better access of card in camera.

Hope this is helpful.

The E in the ISO field simply indicates that there is no memory card installed. This is not an error, as you stated that you haven't inserted a memory card. Put in the memory card and format it, and this will go away.

You will find a setting that will date/time stamp the actual image when it's taken. Please take a look in your manual. Most cameras have this feature.

Press Menu, to highlight Setup, then OK to access settings Options Return to previous menu.

Camera Sounds
Choose sound effects.
All On (default)
Shutter Only
All Off
Auto Power Off
Choose inactivity time until camera turns off.
10 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes (default)
1 minute
Date & Time
See Setting the language, date/time.
Date Stamp
Imprint the date on pictures.
Choose a date option, or turn off the feature. (Default is off.)
Video Date Display
Display Date/Time at the start of video playback.
On (default)—choose from date formats.
Off
Blur Warning
See Understanding blur warning icons.
On Off
Language
See Setting the language, date/time.
Format
CAUTION:
Formatting deletes all pictures/videos, including those that are protected. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card.

Memory Card - deletes everything on the card; formats the card.
Cancel - exits this setting.
Internal Memory - deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory.
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The date/time battery is "built in" (not replaceable) to this model according to page 13 in the manual (available here). It is supposed to recharge when you have the regular battery installed, but if you leave the regular battery out for more than "approximately three weeks", the internal battery may go flat.

I'm not sure this has anything to do with the memory card issue, though. Check the battery problem by inserting a freshly charged battery, turning on the camera and setting the correct date and time, then turning off the camera and waiting an hour or so (with the main battery still in the camera). Turn the camera back on, and if the date and time have to be reset again, your internal battery may be bad, and the camera would need to be serviced.

Try re-formatting the card.

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