I have a Canon PowerShot A620. I've been using three different SD cards in it for some time with no problems. All of a sudden, I get a "memory card locked" on the camera's LCD for each card I put in. Cannot clear it using the camera set up menu nor by adjusting the lock mechanism on the card (each shows unlocked). Not sure what else to do. How do I get my camera to unlock the cards? I even removed the batteries and reinserted them thinking it may "reboot" and clear this problem, but it didn't.
This worked for me! I have the Canon Powershot SD780 IS and although my card WAS NOT locked, the camera "malfunctioned" and the switch in the camera needed to be gently pushed back IN, not DOWN on my specific camera type. This is great, I was just going to go out and buy another camera today! Thanks for the post Stephan!
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the a 620 only goes up to 2 gb no higher
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CCD FAILURE !
Just Call CANON for FREE REPAIRS they will do it , bcoz it is a known manufac fault just ask them about BAD CCD
pls rate me WELL !
SOURCE: Canon PowerShot A620 Camera wont upload to Computer
Use a cardreader to download your pictures.
SOURCE: Can I use 8GB SD cards in my Canon Powershot A620
The A620 uses MMC and SD cards. SD cards max out at 2GB in size. Larger cards are actually SDHC or SDXC cards and will not work in the A620.
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I tried your recommendation, but it didn't work. I saw the switch you described,and tried to adjust it but was to scared to mess with it too much in fear I may damage it. I'm sure the switch is the problem, as you described. I may send it in to repair. Thanks for your suggestion. At least now, I understand why it is giving me the "card locked" message. Thanks again!
I may attempt to repair it your way...one more time wehn I have a little more time to devote to it. If it ends up working, I'll certainly let you know.
Stephan, I'm glad to say I tried this again and it did work! I used a wooden toothpick and gently pushed down a couple of times on the switch. It works great and it is as if it brand new again! It only took about 3 minutes! Thanks for your solution!
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