10-8 Troubleshooting Chapter 10
Problems using a memory card
See the information below if the memory card is not recognized when inserted into the
card slot, or if the image data is not being read.
Memory card is not recognized.
1. Is the memory card securely inserted into the card slot?
When securely inserted, a PCMCIA-compatible memory card will click into position and the [EJECT]
button will protrude a maximum of a
! / 4
inch (7 mm) from the slot.
2. The memory card is not recognized although it is inserted securely into the card slot.
Remove and reinsert the memory card as explained on p. 8-2.
3. Are there any images on the memory card?
Check if there is any image data on the memory card using your digital camera or computer.
4. Is the image data valid?
If standby mode is displayed in photo print mode, there are valid images on the memory card. If a
message is displayed, see p. 10-13.
5. Try again with another memory card.
1. Try with another memory card and if you do not experience a problem, the first memory card
may be damaged. In this case, reformat the memory card with the digital camera.
When you reformat the memory card with the digital camera, all the data on the memory card
will be deleted.If you can read image data on the computer, reformat the memory card after you
have backed up the image data.
2. If you still have problems with another memory card,the PC card adapter may be defective,or
the card is having difficulties operating with the machine.Try again with a recommended
memory card and PC card adapter.
“?” is printed in the index.
Yellow “?”: The photograph data does not comply with the DCF standard, there is no thumbnail
photograph recorded, or the photograph is not in JPEG format.
Check the photograph in your digital camera or computer. If you cannot print the
photograph from the machine, print it from your computer.
Red “?”: The photograph data is too large for the machine.
Print the photograph from your computer.