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Karen Lehmann
 

More Memory Problems


Well, I attempted to use my memory card reader, and it didn't work when I switched my camera on. It is saying that the card needs formatted: OK or cancel. Should I just go ahead and format it even though it will delete all my pictures? Can anyone tell me exactly how to get the pictures from the card ... they will not upload to my computer and I can't view them on my camera.
Many thanks.


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March 23, 2005

 

Tony Sweet
  There is recovery software available. You'll have to do your research as far as that goes. BUT more importantly, this should not be happening with any kind of regularity. Try a new card. If it happens again, there is definitely a problem with your camera or reader. Plus, you shouldn't be able to use the card at all until it's formatted (it may be pre-formatted). So, it you're constantly shooting and then being asked to reformat your card on more than one card, the issue is with your hardware.


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March 23, 2005

 

Jodi L. Torboli
  Tony mentioned software. I had the same problem you are having and purchased ImageRecall off the internet. You can download the software immediately... it worked great. I recovered all my photos and then formatted my card and havent had a problem since. Good Luck.


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March 29, 2005

 

Norbert Maile
  Could you please tell me the make of your camera, and your computer. Is the card reader built in to your computer and what program are you using? Norbert


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March 29, 2005

 

Denise L. McClung
  When this happened to me I just went to "My Computer" icon on my desktop and then clicked on the drive that said "Removable Disk". You should then see all the pics on your card. You can then transfer the pics to your computer manually. Hope this makes sense and that it helps- Denise


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March 29, 2005

 

Barefoot Photography by Tina Doane
  I am having the same problem. When I inserted the card to download it asked me to format the card. When I placed into teh camera it said there were no images and gave me a CF card error. We have run recovery software and they pick up no files. Does that mean the images never recorded? How is that possible?Please help...really in a jam


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July 24, 2006

 
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