8GB SD card says: MEMORY CARD REQUIRES FORMATTING After selecting continue SD card says: FORMATTING WILL DELETE EVERYTHING ON MEMORY CARD after selecting continue it says: FORMATTING... but then returns to REQUIRES FORMATTING again. How can I format this 8GB SD card?

Put the card back into the camera and use the camera's "Format" command. This will erase EVERYTHING on the card and prepare it for further use.

If you require further assistance, please add a comment to this question and specify the model of your Sony camera.

I'm suspecting that you are trying to use a new 4GB or larger SDHC card with your older model camera. Please note that your model camera can only use 2GB or less standard SD cards (and NOT SDHC). 2GB SD cards are inexpensive, and still available on Amazon.com if your local store no longer carries them.

From the manual:
http://static.infoteldistributors.com/pdf/VC8025%20User%20Manual.pdf

Installing SD Memory Card

Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any "SD" compatible memory card up to 8BG. Adding a memory card will allow you to increase the capacity of your camera before you have to transfer photos and videos to your PC. Install the SD memory card as below:

1. Locate the Memory Card slot within the battery compartment.
2. Insert the Memory card into the slot in the correct direction. (see the sketch below)

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1. Push the card in until you feel it "click" into position. The top of the card should be flushed with the surface of the camera. An icon will appear on the LCD screen after you turn on your camera.
2. Once the external memory card is inserted into the camera all the images taken with the camera will be stored on the card.

Note:

1. Limited internal memory is provided for test images. The image will be deleted when camera power is turned off. Please download the images before power off .SD memory card is required for normal use.
2. An external memory card is required for normal use. Your camera supports any compatible SD memory card (up to 8GB).
3. If there is a photo in the internal memory when you insert the card into your camera, a "Copy to card" message will appear on the LCD with Yes or No options. On selecting 'Yes' the photo will now be copied to your card.
4. Formatting will delete all data on the SD memory card including protected data.

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1. Don't remove the SD card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
2. When your card is full, download the media on the SD card to your PC and delete the photos and videos from it in order to continue using your

8MB or 8GB? If it's actually an 8MB card, you'll be able to put maybe two or three pictures on it, so I'll assume it's an 8GB card.

The DX4530 is designed to work with SD cards. Your 8GB card is actually an SDHC card. While SDHC cards will fit into SD devices, there are electronic difference that prevent them from working there. SD cards will work in SDHC devices but not the other way around.

You need to use SD cards, 2GB and smaller.

take you card and insert it into your pc. format the card there into the desired form the camera wants. then you can use your card.

First thing; check owner's manual and USA distributor, make absolutely sure that this camera is able to read/write to a 8GB card!
If so, put that card into your computer, directly into appropriate slot or through a "reader" and the USB port. If computer runs Windows, access My Computer, click on external memory device, and RIGHT CLICK. You will get a box which offers to format the card. You can rename the card at the same time. The computer's format routine is stronger that the one in the camera. If problem still happens, consult distributor. May be fixable with a cable from camera to USB port, you download new software from distributor. Follow their instructions EXACTLY.

Hello my friend.

Try this tool which you can download clicking here.

It can solve your formatting problem.

- Download the file.
- Plug your memory card into your PC.
- Run the "exe" file that you downloaded.
- On the program menu select your device (memory card).
- Select FAT32 as file system.
- You may give a valid volume label.
- Uncheck the "Quick Format" option.
- Then start formatting your memory card clicking the start button.

This formatting will delete all the files in your memory card.

Hope this helps.
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1. Make sure your SD card is not locked so the camera can format the card. If the camera still cannot format the card, try to format the card with a computer. If this doesn' t work, the card may be defective.

If the computer can format the card, the put the card back in the camera and then the camera should be able to format the card. The camera MUST format the card before the camera can save to the card.

I am having the same problem. I phoned a camera store and they said the camera is too to accept a 4GB card may only accept to a 2 Hope this helps

You are probably using a 4 gigabyte memory card and your camera will only support a 2 gigabyte card. Get the right card and it will format properly.
Larry