How do i format memory card in my Samsung PL211. When I turn it on, it says memory card error, press OK for help. The help message says format card but will not let you perform any other functions so cannot go into menu to look at set up options

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is it for a camera or a phone because if it is for a camera you have to format the memory card by the camera itself you cannot format the data or etc on the computer

Posted on Sep 27, 2007

memory card? and SD card? whatever the card hook your camera to a usb to computer and find it under "my computer"

look at all your drives you should have like c, d , e, f, g, h, select the last drive and see if it finds your card if so try formatting it through the computer, whatever you do dont select c or d to format. if problem persists buy a new SD. I find good deals on ebay or Walmart.

Posted on Feb 21, 2008

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my camera say card error, can u help?

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Is the slide switch in the unlocked position?

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sadley your sd card has given up the goast time to replace it

Posted on Oct 13, 2010

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OK, firstly let me state what exactly the error message you are receiving concludes to:
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