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Posted on Jul 20, 2010

Cannon Z830 records fine with a tape. With SD card there is a small red icon on the lower left part of screen .. looks like camera. Card has been initialized ... can not get it to record with SD card. Actual SD card icon is green (upper right hand of screen). Can you help? Sharon

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 22, 2007

SOURCE: Flashing red icon

It must be the internal battery problem. Change the button cell that is located near the charging input jack.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Dec 25, 2007

SOURCE: Card error cassette error

A common fault, take it back to the shop!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2008

SOURCE: Card Error

From what I know, and card over 2gb needs a different reader. in this case, I am guessing that the card is an SD card. If you look carefully, you will see HC right below the SD logo. these are High Capacity SD cards, totally, different from traditional SD cards. so what you need to do, is find a 4gb regular SD card (highly doubt one exists) or get a smaller regular SD card (2gb Max I think)

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 28, 2009

SOURCE: Cannon NTSC ZR85 is unable to record video but can

canon has released a service advisory for this condition, its a bad ccd connection, and is offering to fix at no charge. contact canon in your country for details

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old marine

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2009

SOURCE: I have an older (2003)cannon zr70mc camcorder.

This model is not compatible with SDHC cards, only SD (or MMC). SD cards, by protocol, are 2 GB maximum capacity.

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Lost Instructions for Little Tikes My Real Digital Video Camera

I also recieved a prompt reply, with attachment - here's paste of the text only:

INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
Item no.: 608728
Ages 3+
ADULT BATTERY INSTALLATION REQUIRED
Get ready to make your own movies with the Little Tikes™ My Real Digital Video Camera! This
durable and fun camera is easy to use and really records video and takes pictures, even up to a
depth of three feet under water!
Illustrations may vary from actual contents.
IMPORTANT: An adult must remove and discard the plastic label from the LCD Display before use.
• Little Tikes™ My Real Digital Video Camera
a. Microphone
b. LED Light
c. Lens
d. Power Button/Mode Selector
e. Mode Display
f. Edit Button/Edit Mode
g. Trash Button/Delete Mode
h. Volume Selector
i. Zoom Button
j. Record/Confirm Button
k. Speaker
l. Left Button
m. Right Button
n. LCD Display
o. USB Port
p. TV Out Port
q. SD Card Slot
r. TV Out Cable
s. USB Cable
t. Adjustable Neck Strap
u. Carrying Case
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children are near or in water.
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bottom of the camera.
2. Remove the screw and Battery Compartment Cover .
3. Install two (2) AA alkaline batteries (not included) making sure the (+) and (-) ends face the
proper direction as indicated inside the battery compartment.
4. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover and tighten the screw.
5. Replace the Watertight Cover and tighten the screws firmly to ensure a good seal.
Optional SD Card
Your Camera will hold approximately 10 minutes of video or 250-1000 still photos. Since portions
of the free memory space indicated in the Menu Mode are used to store the photo program, the
available space for storing photos etc., may be reduced. These numbers may also vary depending
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I can think of a few things that might be wrong:

- Is the card write protected? Some SD cards have a small white tab that you can move to one of two locations. This allows you to make the card write protected.

- Has the card been formated in the camera? I could not locate a manual for this camera, but most cameras have the ability to format the memory card.

Lastly, I don't think you'll be able to record video to the card. Most of these camcorders have an SD card only for still images.

Good luck.
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