User manual canon sx200is - Canon PowerShot SX 200 IS Digital Camera

You may have inadvertently moved the switch on the memory card to 'Lock'

I have had a similar problem with this camera. There is a tiny spring under the cover that could become filthy or corroded due to dust, moist or water. You might be able to see it if you keep the flash cover up while the flash is down. Maybe you could help it by cleaning it with a small piece of cloth or a needle. Don't use any fluids because those will leak into the camera immediately.

If you're using the supplied CB-2LX battery charger, then yes. If you're using another battery charger, please check its specifications.

Buy a replacement one from amazon >>
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-USB-Cable/dp/B003HMM22C
or eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Data-Cable-Canon-PowerShot-SX1-SX200-Camera-/120767671654

Do you have another card you can try?


Also, look into the socket for the card. Are there any pins that look bent or out of place?

SD and SDHC 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.

If that doesn't work, try another card.

Sounds like you didn't use the "safely remove hardware" function. Remove the card and battery...press all the buttons...leave it alone for 20 minutes...insert the card and then the battery...try to turn it on. Let me know.

Canon does not have the manual for download. Canon will provide you a new manual for a reasonable price. Go to Canon.com (or .ca) for ordering info.
Deleting pictures all at once on a memory card camera is called 'Format'. Be aware that format removes even locked (protected) pictures. Be CERTAIN your pictures have all downloaded before you format. Unplug the camera from the computer to 'Format'. The Canon software has a preferences setting for 'Delete pictures from camera', I THINK...

Hello. The card you have seems to be the right type but i'm not sure if your camera will use a 4 GB card. Put it in the camera, if you get a card error or any other message your size limit is probably smaller .

builderdale

Thanks for trying to help!

I found the manual I was looking for through another source,though.