I have attempted to reformat my GigaOne Ultr after loading images from and SD card and a CF card. The Swissknife software used for formatting the device has all the buttons greyed out and there is a message stating a read write error. I have tried resetting the uinit with no success Can you help

you can try some photo recovery software. You can see
http://www.asoftech.com/apr/
It tells the steps how to perform photo recovery.

If above does not work, you may have to format the memory card (use quick format), and then use above mentioned software to scan again the memory card and recover your files.

Hi!
if you want use the 4G you make sure your memory cards is compatible to 4G. then now you have got stuck when you back the 512!? all you have to do is to reformat your camera in to software. Thanks!!!

Hiii,

I too had formatted my sd card unintentionally, leading to which i lost contents of that cf card. So in order to have formatted cf card recovery i used CF Card Recovery software. This tool easily extracts each of the images from sd card in few minute. Any user may get it from internet for trial usage.

place images etc in any of the following formats

Supporting formats: jpeg,exif, mov,avi,mpeg1,mpeg4.

on one of the following cards,
Supporting cards: SD,MMC, MS,xD, CF,MD.Remote control. USB, 128Mb integrated memory.
or via usb cable onto the intergrated memory
when connected to pc and switched on will show up like a new harddrive or stick.

move pictures to this drive and they will be on frame internal memory.

or move images etc to sd card or usb stick,

insert card or stick into relevent slot or port on frame and switch on

images should be able to be viewed.

I hope this was useful.

you can recover photos after reformat with asoftech photo recovery software, you can follow the steps below

1. Do not save any new file to memory card.
2. Connect your card to computer. You should see memory card shown as a drive letter (like H:) in My Computer.
3. Download asoftech photo recovery software
http://www.asoftech.com/apr/
4. Install and open the photo recovery program, select your memory drive, and click 'Start' button to start scanning process which will find your lost photos.

You need to use the card reader the came with the Eye - Fi card as this has some sort of code in it that runs when the Eye-Fi card is inserted

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_a_series/powershot_a70#ServiceAndSupport

Issue: Memory card Error
Solution: Try a different memory card and/or Reformat memory card PowerShot A70


Formatting a CF Card You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting it.

1. Turn the power on.
   
   
2. Press the <MENU> button and select [ (Set up)] using or .
   
   
   
   
3. Select (Format) using or and press the <SET> button.
   
   
   
   
4. Select [OK] using or and press the <SET> button.
   
   
   
   
   • To cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the <SET> button.
   • The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera.
   
   
   
5. Press the <MENU> button.

• If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem.
• When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem.
• CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat the CF card with this camera.

PDF here.

If that little red light (just below the 4-way control) is flashing it is indication the camera is attempting to communicate with the CF. if it never quits, most commonly the culprit is an unformatted, or corrupt/damaged CF card. Replace the card, and reformat in the camera.

any images on old CF MAY be recoverable with a card reader on your PC, but the camera will not read them. Reformatting will destroy the existing images.

The SD card may have to be reformated. You should do this in the camera you want to use the SD card with. Do not format the card with your computer.

In you manual or on the menu of your camera there is a "Format" procedure. follow that and your camera will work again (REMEMBER) if you have images on the SD card down load them before you format the card.

Once you down load the images from your camera you should reformat the card to clear it in order to shoot more images.

Error Code "E50" (CF card formatting error) When a camera error occurs, an error code like "Exx" will be displayed, where the x's represent numbers. The "E50" error code indicates formatting a CF card has failed. Solution To clear the "E50" error, try performing the following procedure. 1. Try using another CF card. If you have another CF card, try loading it in the camera. If the error code is not displayed when the other CF card is loaded, there may be something wrong with the first one rather than with the camera. 2. Use your computer's ScanDisk utility to check the CF card for errors. Use ScanDisk to check the CF card for card error or card failure. Refer to the instruction manual for your operating system or Windows Help for further instructions. (If you are using a Macintosh, use the "Disk First Aid" program to check for card error or card failure. Refer to the instruction manual for your Macintosh OS for further information.) Be sure to back up the data on the CF card on the computer before you check the CF card. If a card error or card failure occurs when you use your computer's ScanDisk, there is something wrong with the CF card. Follow ScanDisk's on-screen instructions to solve the problem. If the same error occurs when you are using the CF card supplied with the camera, please contact the retailer where you purchased the camera or the nearest Canon service center. If the error code is displayed right after you took a picture, the image may not have been recorded. Switch the camera to playback mode to check if it was recorded. Precautions for handling a CF card: - Do not remove a CF card or disconnect the camera's power source while the camera is recording, loading, or erasing data on a CF card. - CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration. - Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. - Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage. - Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation in the card, leading to potential malfunctions. To avoid condensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature area and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on the CF card, put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely. - Do not use or store CF cards in the locations subject to dust or sand, high humidity, or high temperatures.