My Canon pc1234 keeps saying I have a memory card error. How come?
I tired every single way online. (formating through the camera and computer, restarting my camera, etc.) Nothing is working. Anyone know how i can fix this?
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It could be. Look at the menus or check your manual to find the 'Format' option. Select it and re-format the card. This will remove any problem with the card set up. If the card has been in a computer it may have been cleared or formatted there. In which case the memory card has been formatted in a way unsuitable for the camera to read it. Re-formatting will help you to eliminate the card as the cause of the problem.
Error 99 is a catch basin for a number of problems I'm going to assume that because this is a new camera that you didn't format the memory card. Formatting a memory card makes it function perfectly with the camera it's being used in. Also after pictures have been downloaded to the computer you need to format the memory card, cleaning all the old pictures off the card and giving you a fresh clean medium to use to put new pictures on. You will see also that there is this little handy garbage can icon and this is or should be used only when you find you need more space on the card when you are shooting and not the way to clear the card. The memory card should always be formatted in the camera.
The little lock slider switch should be pushed forward to the top edge of the memory card towards the gold contacts to unlock. I hate asking a question to solve a question but did you use a card reader or did you download the images from the camera through a USB cable. Two things well maybe three first make sure the slider is in the correct position then see if you can format the memory card in the camera. What you might have done to cause this error is disconnected the camera from the computer without first "ejecting" which shuts off the card before disconnect. Another thing and I dearly hope you didn't do this would be to have formatted the memory card in the computer.
If you didn't eject the memory card it is possible to have caused the memory card to crash Please do not format a memory card in the computer and expect it to work again in the camera It might be possible to re-format the memory card in the camera after formatting in the computer but it's a stroke of luck. Always format the memory card in the camera you are using it in.
I'm afraid that's exactly what it could be. A bad card which can't be formatted. Occasionally digital warnings can get it right, Occasionally.
Memory cards don't last forever and depending on it's use and treatment they can die sometimes somewhat prematurely. Just removing the card whilst it''s being accessed by the camera can ruin a card for good. Just check that the record inhibit tab isn't in place on the card. It's a little tab which when closed will stop the pictures stored on it from being accidently erased. Although usually the camera will say protect and not error.
I'd be inclined to try formatting the card in another camera if you can borrow one for a few minutes. Whatever you do, don't try formatting it in your computer. Or borrow a known good card and try it. If it works it would appear your card is dead.
try doing a format with the camera. there should be an icon of a wrench in the menu--in this sub menu you will see "format." this action will erase anything on the card. i actually had the same problem with a canon camera, and this worked for me. Sometimes new flash cards are not compatible off the shelf--they need to be formatted. You should have at least flash cards to be sure card is not defective. Let me know if this helps!
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