New Camera can't set the language

I ran into this exact issue (64GB Sandisk SD not working with an old Nikon D40). The problem is that the camera requires FAT32 formatting, which is not supported on partitions greater than 32GB (i.e the 64GB stick). A format from the camera attempts to repartition all device space (64GB) which is incompatible.

I solved this by connecting the SD to my laptop, opening the windows disk management utility (diskmgmt.MSC), deleting all partitions on the SD (right-click, delete partition on all allocated space), the right clicking the unallocated space, add simple partition, then allocating only 32GB and using FAT32 as the format (any more and windows will only provide exFAT as an option, also not compatible with Nikon D40). Plugging that into the camera and NOT reformatting from there worked.

Dear jayrihno,
In case you mean changing the language in the camera, than you can do this by going to: Menu/Settings/Main Settings/Language Settings. From there you can change the language to your preferred language. I also have the user manual for this camera, in case you need it, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Hope i could help, Regards

Need a CF card,
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Answer ID 313
Formatting PC Cards for use in Nikon digital cameras Formatting PC Cards for use in Nikon digital cameras -->
Nikon strongly recommends using the digital camera to format PC cards before use in the camera. Formatting in the camera ensures the proper settings and will give the most reliable operation. Cards can also be formatted using a computer, but the "File System" setting must be changed to "FAT" before formatting (see screen shot to the right. If left at any other setting the card will not work in the camera.
Cards can not be formatted using a Macintosh computer.

Windows XP Windows Vista

Have a look at page 169 of the user manual - links below - shows how to set the language

• you should be able to go into the menu and language setting see here http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d5000/users-guide/menus-setup.htm

• User manual here http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16431/~/user's-manual---d5000---guide-to-digital-photography
• Direct link to the manual http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/dslr/D5000_en.pdf

It appears that the camera comes in different versions, depending on the region. The "western" version has English, German and French language, but not Japanese. If you camera has Japanese menu, it is probably intended for the Asian market. It may not have English menu.
You can switch language like this:
Press Menu/OK, select the far most right option (Set), select the top option (Setup), press Menu/OK.
Select the second lowest option (laguage) (the lowest being Reset),
use > to display available languages. Use up- or down arrow to select the language and press Menu/OK.

I am not sure but I think those memory cards have a lifetime warranty and there is a phone number on their website.
Have you tried to reformat the card using your computer and the software that came with the camera?
When removing the memory card, you have to be careful not to touch the gold connectors on it, any static will ruin the card.
Hope I helped a little.

Please follow the instruction below and let me know what is happening.

1. format the new card.( Can't format is from any virus
infected PC ).
2. Insert the card then reset your camera setting.
3. select your mamory card default for save the
photographs.
4. Before start photography confirm that your battery
is fully charged.

Thnaks & please give me feedback about your camera.

We have a D40X and had a similar problem! 
What I did was pretty much reset everything! Take the batteries out, reset to factory settings and reinsert media card. I'm sure the other users did not do permanent damage and it may just be attempting to process corrupt data.
Hope you are taking pix again SOON!

Try "Custom Settings Menu" -> "06 No memory card?".
Does it have any influence?

Tom

the manual : here
in pdf format