Olympus Digital Camera Write Protect Error
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Sign up AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals Forums > Social removing write protection from file > Off Topic > "Write Protect" error on Olympus digital camera... how to fix? Discussion in 'Off memory card is write protected how to remove protection Topic' started by imported_Tomato, Mar 1, 2004. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > imported_Tomato Diamond Member Joined: Sep 11, 2002 Messages: 7,614 Likes Received: 0 When I turn
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on my digital camera, all functions work but it won't allow me to take pictures. When I press down on the button, a "WRITE PROTECT!" error message comes up. Is there a way to fix this without having to take it into the shop? *feeling horribly tech-illiterate* EDIT: Apparently I can't spell, either. EDIT #2: Thank you, okay for
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Mods to lock if necessary. EDIT #3: Doh! It's actually an Olympus digital camera... my old one was a Sony, and I got confused. I've tried everything, and all functions work fine except for that damn "Write Protect!". Any more suggestions? EDIT #4: Formatted, it works perfectly again. Thank you, ATOT! :heart: #1 imported_Tomato, Mar 1, 2004 TuxDave Lifer Joined: Oct 8, 2002 Messages: 10,577 Likes Received: 1 Were you able to take pictures before? What type of memory does the camera use? #2 TuxDave, Mar 1, 2004 SoyBoy004 Golden Member Joined: Oct 23, 2000 Messages: 1,768 Likes Received: 0 what kind of camera do u have? #3 SoyBoy004, Mar 1, 2004 slycat Diamond Member Joined: Jul 18, 2001 Messages: 5,656 Likes Received: 0 wrong forum. #4 slycat, Mar 1, 2004 geno Lifer Joined: Dec 26, 1999 Messages: 25,077 Likes Received: 0 If it's a Sony, I know MemoryStick has a switch to turn write protection on... #5 geno, Mar 1, 2004 Ornery Lifer Joined: Oct 9, 1999 Messages: 20
prevent the memory card from being erased or wiped. Not all types of memory cards will feature these; SD and Memory Sticks often include the write protect switch. Step 1: Check the Switch SD Cards have a physical switch on how to format sd card the side of them which sets the write protection of the card. If the
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write protect switch is in the locked position, then it will not be possible to write to the card. It will, however, be possible to read the photographs from the card if they are already there. Mini and Micro SD cards do not feature a switch, however, when they are placed in the SD card adaptor to fit https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/write-protect-error-on-olympus-digital-camera-how-to-fix.1270263/ into your computer, there is a lock switch. Some people mistakenly believe that this is to lock the card in position, however, this is actually a write protect switch. When using the adapter, you shouldn't touch the switch. Step 2: Repair the Switch Sometimes the switch can break off the memory card, which will leave the card in a locked position. This will mean that you won't be able to unlock the http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/how-tos/photo-accessories/fixing-the-memory-card-write-protected-error.html card because there's no switch. If this is the case, then it's fairly easy torepair the switch. The switch itself does not do anything inside the card; it is simply a piece of plastic which hits a switch inside the camera or reader. This means that it works in exactly the same way as the switch on an old 3.5" floppy disk, or the tabs on a VHS tape. Repair the switch by simply sticking a piece of tape over the correct section of the switch. Once this is fixed in place, the switch will be depressed correctly. This will mean that the switch is no longer write protected and it will be possible to write photos to it once again. Step 3: Remove Protection It's also possible to protect individual files on your camera's memory card by selecting an option in your camera's menus. This protection will need to be removed before the individual files can be removed or adjusted. If you're not sure how to do this, look through the instruction manual of your computer. Step 4: Format Card If you are having problems removing the memory cards write protection, but have already adjusted the physical switch, then another option is to format the card. Put the card in your computer and forma
& Network Digital Cameras Home Theater Getting More Help Buy Buying Guides Product Reviews Software & Apps Do More Web & Search Social Media Gaming New & Next Fix Digital Cameras Olympus Camera Error Messages Learn to Troubleshoot Olympus Point http://cameras.about.com/od/cameraerrormessages/a/Olympus-point-and-shoot-error-messages.htm and Shoot Cameras Share Pin Email Occasionally, your Olympus camera, such as the Stylus Tough TG-860 pictured here, may display error messages. Olympus Digital Cameras Error Messages Basics by Kyle Schurman Updated April 04, 2016 When something goes wrong with your Olympus point and shoot camera, don't panic. First, make sure everything on the camera is tight, all of the panels and doors are closed, and the battery is charged. Next, look for an error message on the write protect LCD, which is your camera's way of giving you a clue as to how to fix the problem. The six tips listed here should help you troubleshoot your Olympus camera error messages, as well as fix problems with Olympus camera memory cards. Card or Card Cover error message. Any Olympus camera error message that contains the word "card" almost certainly is referring to the Olympus memory card or the memory card slot. If the compartment that seals the battery and how to remove memory card area is not completely closed, you'll receive a "Card Cover" error message. If you believe the problem is with the memory card itself, try using the card with a different device to determine whether it is malfunctioning. If another device can read the card in question, the problem might be with your camera. Try another card in the camera to see whether the camera is malfunctioning.Image Cannot Be Edited error message. Olympus point and shoot cameras typically cannot edit images that have been shot on another camera, which may result in this error message. In addition, with some Olympus models, once you've edited a particular image, it cannot be edited a second time. Your only remaining editing option is to download the image to a computer and edit it with editing software. Memory Full error message. Although you might be tempted to think this error message deals with the memory card, it usually indicates that your camera's internal memory area is full. Unless you have a memory card you can use with the camera, you'll have to remove some images from internal memory to alleviate this error message. (With Olympus camera error messages, memory card errors almost always contain the word "card" in them.) No Picture error message. This error message tells you that the Olympus camera has no photos available for viewing, either on the memory card or in internal memory