Please explain how to 'format' memory card in camera? Thought a memory card was just inserted in camera & it was ready to point & click. Thanks
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In my experience, that's exactly what happens. You insert the card, take the pictures, and download them to your computer. However, the software to download is supposed to be on your camera, and when you connect your camera to your computer, it is suppose to download the software. My last experience with a Kodak camera, the software on the camera did not work and there's no support at Kodak. If you have a printer that supports it, you can download your memory card to your computer that way.
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I found that I needed to format a new memory card first if I wanted to view the pictures with a digital photo frame or other sources. if just going to store prints in your pc then no need to format.
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usually when u buy a new card and insert it it will automatically say the card needs to be formated. If thats not the case there should be a setting in options to do that for you. Since the camera i bought has no instructions i cant clearly think how myne was formated but if i remember correctly the new card i had was auto formated when it was inserted. Cause it should ask you when u insert a new memory card.
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will my SD 1.0 GB memory card from my old camera Kodax Easy Share C743 fit this Kodax C1530?
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i thouht so too......my new carakeepsfreezing and going blue then saying lens obstruction,,,,,dontknow how to fiz this problem?????please help...
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Generally, if a memory card is new it does not need to be formatted. Formatting is just erasing everything on the memory card and starting over. To format it on the camera, go to the button just under the trash button and press it. It shows capture and setup - highlight Setup. Scroll down to format and press enter.If you want to format the memory card, scroll up to "memory card" and enter. Scroll up to OK and press enter. The camera will format the card and you are ready to take new pictures on it. I think it is easier to just insert the memory card into a computer, find it under "my computer", right click on it and you are offered the option to format it. Generally, if a memory card is new it does not need to be formatted. Formatting is just erasing everything on the memory card and starting over. To format it on the camera, go to the button just under the trash button and press it. It shows capture and setup - highlight Setup. Scroll down to format and press enter.If you want to format the memory card, scroll up to "memory card" and enter. Scroll up to OK and press enter. The camera will format the card and you are ready to take new pictures on it. I think it is easier to just insert the memory card into a computer, find it under... » Read More Generally, if a memory card is new it does not need to be formatted. Formatting is just erasing everything on the memory card and starting over. To format it on the camera, go to the button just under the trash button and press it. It shows capture and setup - highlight Setup. Scroll down to format and press enter.If you want to format the memory card, scroll up to "memory card" and enter. Scroll up to OK and press enter. The camera will format the card and you are ready to take new pictures on it. I think it is easier to just insert the memory card into a computer, find it under "my computer", right click on it and you are offered the option to format it. « Show Less
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You must enter SD memory card in Camera, then format it via menu, after it on the SD memory card will appear some player and you can see videos by clicking on the player
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its a widely known issue - macs dont recognise memory card formatted by this camera. it's a joke trying to get files onto iMovie...
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Very informative, Matthijs. I was wondering why the card from my new camera was not getting recognized. Old was SD New was SDHC. My version is 20-90-00136. Guess I will go to Sandisk to see if I can update the firmware. EDIT: Well, I just checked. Looks like I am SOL! I guess a new card reader is in the cards.
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If you format your pictures, I dont know of anyway to return them to original, but when you work with pictures, always copy them from the memory chip, then alter them any way you like. Always give altered pictures a new file name Like Pic 01, pic 02, pic 03, ect I usually keep a sd memory adapter for a computer, or use the one on my laptop.
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I haven't narrowed down a specific time this occurs...It def occurs when using flash and in low lighting, but occurs at other times as well. Using a very good memory card, can't remember off top of head but it has tons of storage. I have not reformated, my husband keeps telling me too :)Shooting in jpeg only.Guess I'll try reformating first! That would be too easy!
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I have this camera ( one of the best I had) and used this and Sony memory stick pro duo. Can't buy them in stores anymore so buy them online. I keep the pics on them and store them rather than load on computer and erase. I have put them in computer and then can't find them!
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If you have not formatted the card, try doing so on your PC. If every card that you put into it has a card error message, it might be the camera.
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I see it is stated that one needs to purchase a memory stick.....I purchased a 8 memory card which am i suppose to use a memory card or memory stick??? What is the difference between a memory card and memory stick...I just purchased the camera and it has not arrived yet but would like to have the correct items needed when it does so i can start to take my pics.Thanks for Any Help In AdvanceSandy
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My camera did the same thing and at first I thought it was the camera and I thought about exchanging it for a new one. I instead bought another memory card to try first and since then I haven't had any issues.
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Click on the menu button and then press the large round dial up or down to move through the menu. When you see the icon that looks like a hard-sided overnight case, press the little round button in the middle of the large round dial to select it. This opens a new menu - it is several pages long and you move through it the same way - using the large round dial and pressing at the top to move up or the bottom to move down. This is where you will find the "format" command for the memory card. There may be other memory card options as well - I don't know as it is a new camera for me too. However, if you look at the bottom of the screen as you move through the menu, it explains each function. Hope this helps!
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Did you try to upload them with PhotoFunStudio? If so, you can always revert to removing the card from the camera and manually transferring them from the SD card to your computer.
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I think it takes a regular size SD Card (not mini-sd card). There is an option to format it through the settings on the camera, so may need to do that. I don't remember the exact steps to reach that setting but it is there.
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I had that problem. My daughter figured out how to format it with the camera. I think she looked it up in the book that came with the camera.
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My laptop had a slot in the front for camera memory cards. Since I upload my pics to our desktop via USB and rarely pull my camera's memory card out... I never tested it. But it was there. :)
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I would try formatting it through the camera... The manual for this camera says it takes SD or MMC memory cards. If you use another kind (CF, MS, xD, or SM) then it's unlikely to work. I have had mine for many years and it is a GREAT camera.. don't give up on it :)
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usually you just go under playback or wherever you look at pictures on your camera and click the menu button. then you find format and select it. hope this helps