Should you use an 8gb sd memory card in a panasonic lumix dmc-fx3 camera ?

SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the metal contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.

The DMC-FZ20 works with MMC and SD cards, 2GB or smaller. Your 8GB card is an SDHC card, which fits into the slot but is electronically incompatible.

Yes format the memory card. Go into the camera's Menu and select Foemat memory card.

What you have to do is to gently remove the memory card from your camera. Take a look at it because SD cards have a switch located on the left which you can use to lock/unlock your data. I hope it helps!

True, the older technology Panasonic cameras don't support the higher capacity cards, in many cases.

obviously a contact problem. solved by pushing a piece of thick card behind the SD card .works perfectly now.

SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card. If the switch is already in the proper position, slide it fully the other way and then back again.

Hello Janaecooley,
                           The card section of the camera must be cracked or damaged due to fallen. First option is to get repair from any expert, Second option is that you want to get the pictures present in your memory stick. for this you can get you snaps to put your card in a CARD READER and save it at you computer. In market various card readers are available with very low price. Buy one that suits yous memory stick.
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Guys you have to have the camera format the SD card itself for best results and compatibility.

Hi, I suspect that the SD card is to big for that camera as that camera is a lower end camera. You should try the SD card in a camera that is known to be able to handle such a huge card.