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Unformatted SD card

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mohshadow Posted messages 3013 Status Member -
Hello, I have already transferred the photos from my Sony camera to my PC several times, but this time it’s impossible; the message "unformatted card" appears. Additionally, I can no longer take photos, as this message makes any action impossible; and finally, it seems that all the photos have been deleted. What should I do? Thank you
claude K

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    denis852 Posted messages 305 Status Member 190
     
    Hello,

    If I understand correctly, the mention "unformatted card" appears when the card is inserted into the camera.

    You need to try formatting it via the PC.

    Insert the card into an SD card reader on the computer, go to "My Computer" or "This PC", right-click on the SD card, and select "Format".

    In the file system, choose FAT and uncheck the "Quick Format" box.

    After a few minutes (this varies depending on the card's capacity), put it back into the camera.

    That should work.
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    1. Help me
       
      It didn't work for me... After formatting it twice, when I insert my card into the camera, it says "unformatted card."
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    2. lenou25
       
      Hello, did you succeed? I have the same issue, thank you.
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    3. mohshadow Posted messages 3013 Status Member 1 691
       
      Doesn't the camera offer to format the card itself?
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