Just purchased and installed SD memory card and the camera says memory card is unusable (Insert new memory card)

Try formating the memory card using the camera's Menu - select format memory card.

Never format a camera card in a computer....always in the camera.

If you just purchased this camera, you can try phoning place of purchase or make a trip there. It sounds as if the software in camera may be messed up.

The C533 works with MMC and SD cards. Your new 8GB card is actually an SDHC card. While it fits into the slot, it is electronically incompatible and will not work. You need to use MMC or SD cards, 2GB and smaller.

You didn't specify the make and model of your camera, but from what you do say I suspect it uses SD cards. Your 4GB card is actually an SDHC card. While it fits into the slot, it's electronically incompatible. Try using an SD card 2GB or smaller.

From the manual:
http://static.infoteldistributors.com/pdf/VC8025%20User%20Manual.pdf

Installing SD Memory Card

Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any "SD" compatible memory card up to 8BG. Adding a memory card will allow you to increase the capacity of your camera before you have to transfer photos and videos to your PC. Install the SD memory card as below:

1. Locate the Memory Card slot within the battery compartment.
2. Insert the Memory card into the slot in the correct direction. (see the sketch below)

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1. Push the card in until you feel it "click" into position. The top of the card should be flushed with the surface of the camera. An icon will appear on the LCD screen after you turn on your camera.
2. Once the external memory card is inserted into the camera all the images taken with the camera will be stored on the card.

Note:

1. Limited internal memory is provided for test images. The image will be deleted when camera power is turned off. Please download the images before power off .SD memory card is required for normal use.
2. An external memory card is required for normal use. Your camera supports any compatible SD memory card (up to 8GB).
3. If there is a photo in the internal memory when you insert the card into your camera, a "Copy to card" message will appear on the LCD with Yes or No options. On selecting 'Yes' the photo will now be copied to your card.
4. Formatting will delete all data on the SD memory card including protected data.

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1. Don't remove the SD card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
2. When your card is full, download the media on the SD card to your PC and delete the photos and videos from it in order to continue using your

I have a kodak z710 camera with a 2 gig card in it. I was wanting to get a 4 gig sdhc and i wasn't sure if the HC would work with this camera. HC stands for high capacity which means it allows the camera to load files on to the card faster. this may be the problem the kodak may not be HC compatable. but as i have said i have a 2 gig and it works fine with that. and i have a friend that has a 4 gig in thiers but once again i don't think it is HC so i would exchange the card if you can for just a regular SD/MMC card or SD card

Your card is an SDHC, your camera supports only SD/MMC cards. I know this because i found thisp ostlooking for a way to make it accept SDHC cards, a software update could easily work in theory but someone would have to write that update. Technology changes fast doesnt it.

Insert your memory card into your computer's reader if you have one. If not, you can purchase a multi-format USB Memory Card reader from Amazon.com or Buy.com

2 Open up 'My Computer'. You should see it under the list of available drives.

3 Check its contents first to make sure that you have the right drive.

4 In 'My Computer', right-click on the drive and choose 'Format'.

5 Leave all the options as they are and click on 'Start'. This is a non-reversible process so make sure this is what you truly wanted to do in the first place.

6 Once the process is completed, take the memory card out and insert it into your Digital Camera or any other device. Try to browse to it to make sure it works fine now.

This error message means that the memory card is slow, corrupted, or unreadable. Turn off the camera then insert a new memory card.