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Formating irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory or on the SD card, including even protected images........... my camera has lost all of its memory including pictures and videos, due to formating irrevocably. How do I get back all that memory back on the SD card? Whenever I press the button to view the pictures all it says is that it is empty. How do i get all the internal memoy back?
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Slide the write protect tab forward to remove the write protection. You cannot format it while it is write protected. Formatting will erase all data on the card. Install the card into a Windows or MAC and wait for the device to detect and mount the card. Use the appropriate procedure for the machine to format the card. See this procedure for additional step-by-step operations after the write protect tab has been moved.
Refer to the manual page below - note the last 2 items
If you take the camera and the card to a sales outlet the assistants are usually helpful
Inserting an SD Memory Card(Optional)
All images and video clips taken by the camera can be stored in an SD (Secure
Digital) Memory Card. Even if the camera's power is OFF, the images saved in the
SD Memory Card are not erased. An SD Memory Card can be repeatedly read and
written. You may also expand the memory capacity up to 512MB so that you can
store additional images and video clips.
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.
3. Insert an SD Memory Card :
The front side of the memory card (printed
arrow) should face towards the front side
of the camera.
If the card cannot be inserted, check the
orientation.
4. Close the battery/SD Memory Card cover.
To remove the SD Memory Card, make sure
the camera is off. Open the battery/SD Memory Card card cover. Press
lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Note:
If the camera is powered-on without the card, the "NO CARD" message appears on
the LCD monitor.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally
erased from an SD Memory Card you can slide the
write-protected tab (on the side of the SD Memory
Card) to "LOCK".
To save, edit or erase data on an SD Memory Card,
you must unlock the card.
MultiMedia Card (MMC) can not be used.
You need to format an SD Memory Card before using it in this camera
Erasing a memory card: when erasing a memory card, individual photos are
deleted from their directories on the card. You can erase one or more
user selected images at a time, or erase all images at one time.
However, any images that you've selected to be "protected" through
another menu option will not be removed during the erasure process.
Formatting a memory card: format a memory card sample menuFormatting, on
the other hand, deletes all images from a memory card, even the ones
that may have been protected. It recreates the file system including new
directories and folders where images are saved on the card.
Unlike erasing, formatting improves the overall performance of a card.
Low level formatting: some digital cameras offer a low level format in
addition to the standard format option. With a low level format, all
data on the card is deleted. New directories and folders are also
recreated during this process.
A low-level format of a high speed memory card helps ensure smooth
continuous shooting at a constant interval. For optimal video
performance, it's also recommended that a low level format be done
sometime prior to recording.
In camera, not computer: though opinions vary, many recommend formatting
a memory card in a digital camera, not via a computer. If you plan to
use a memory card that was previously used in another camera, format the
card in the new camera before taking any shots.
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Erasing a memory card: when erasing a memory card, individual photos are
deleted from their directories on the card. You can erase one or more
user selected images at a time, or erase all images at one time.
However, any images that you've selected to be "protected" through
another menu option will not be removed during the erasure process.
Formatting a memory card: format a memory card sample menuFormatting, on
the other hand, deletes all images from a memory card, even the ones
that may have been protected. It recreates the file system including new
directories and folders where images are saved on the card.
Unlike erasing, formatting improves the overall performance of a card.
Low level formatting: some digital cameras offer a low level format in
addition to the standard format option. With a low level format, all
data on the card is deleted. New directories and folders are also
recreated during this process.
A low-level format of a high speed memory card helps ensure smooth
continuous shooting at a constant interval. For optimal video
performance, it's also recommended that a low level format be done
sometime prior to recording.
In camera, not computer: though opinions vary, many recommend formatting
a memory card in a digital camera, not via a computer. If you plan to
use a memory card that was previously used in another camera, format the
card in the new camera before taking any shots.
Hope this helps and just keep in mind that your feedback is important
and I'll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some
testimonial comment about this answer.
Format error message is shown when an unformatted Memory Stick Duo is inserted or when the internal memory is experiencing some problems.The only solution is to format your internal memory or memory card.Please note that formatting the internal memory or memory card irrevocably erases all data, including even protected images.
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There are several possible causes for "memory card locked", "memory card error", or "no memory card". Troubleshooting tips for this problem may be found at this link. The most common is trying to use a 4GB or higher SDHC card with an older camera made before SDHC format came out. Other causes include having the tiny slide switch on the side of the card in the wrong position, or problems the electrical contact switch internal to the camera. The problem may also arise from simple formatting problems if the card has never been formatted in the camera (note that this will also erase the card).
This should do it - this comes from the manual Formatting will do what you want.
Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.
1. Press the button to turn on your ViviCam 3785.
2. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press
the button to enter the Playback menu.
3. Select [Delete] by using the / buttons, and press the button.
4. Select [Format ] by using the / buttons, and press the button.
5. If you want to format your SD memory card or the internal memory choose
[OK] by pressing / buttons, then press the button to confirm.
To cancel the action, select [Cancel] instead.
[No Image] pops up after the SD memory card or internal memory
has been formatted.
Note:
Be sure the SD memory card is properly inserted into the camera before formatting it.
To format the internal memory, be sure to remove your SD memory card first.
Formatting will erase all information (even unrelated , non-camera data) from the memory/card.
For complete compatibility, be sure NOT to select FAT 32 as the file system when you format the SD card in
your computer. Memory cards formatted in FAT 32 file system will not be recognized by this ViviCam 3785.
You can format your memory card using the camera's menu to "format" removes all files and reinstalls the cameras' directory to the memory card for use in the camera.
Note:- Formatting the memory card erase all the data including protected images and other file types. So, once you formatted the memory card there is no way to restore them.
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