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Elizabeth Posted on Jan 01, 2014

Camera will not allow me to "copy" photos to transfer from internal memory to SD card?

I accidentally took photos without an SD card in that I'd like on my computer. I've been able to transfer the photos from the internal memory to an SD card before by using the "copy" option, however when I try to choose "copy", it won't let me. The option is grey instead of the black ones that you may choose. Anyone know how to get that option to work or know any other way to transfer photos from the internal memory to an SD card?

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You may be able to connect the camera to a computer and access the picture files that way. Also make sure the SD card isn't close to full.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2007

SOURCE: Photos stuck on integral memory?

When viewing pictures, select the 'Menu' option. Scroll down and on the second page there's a 'copy' function that can either transfer photos from internal memory to a memory card or vice versa.

I didn't know this was possible until today, either. Handy!

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  • Posted on May 21, 2008

SOURCE: Message: Memory Card Error - Memory Card Parameter Error on 4gb SDHC card

I have been rummaging around trying to find two solutions: 1) to get my Toshiba Satellite card reader to read SDHC cards and 2) to get my desktop USB ports to read SDHC cards. While MS offers a hotfix for XP, it does not always work because of the different Chip Sets in computers. I have also read where posters say that the SDHC card works in the compter NOW, but NOW will not work in the camera... and the SDHC card NOW works in the camera but will NOT work in the computer.... I found a tekkie article that may help clear the air... SDHC cards are formatted in Fat32x (NOTICE the "x") and SD cards are formatted in Fat32 (no 'x') and these compatibility problems arise when the user unwittingly or unknowingly RE-formats the SDHC card, either when it is put in the computer and won't read or when it is put in the camera and won't read... but just don't bother to mention that THAT is what they did upon inserting the card and only proceeded to complain about an apparent incompatibility. The camera or computer might even mislead you asking if you want to format the card..... but all is not lost. The Panasonic site gives a program AND a pdf instruction book on How To ReFormat an SD or SDHC card specifying the proper Fat32x or Fat32 format. Hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 27, 2008

SOURCE: copy images from pc to Lumix TZ5 SD memory card?

yes i m sure it would work if you use a card reader instead of using the camera directly connected.. in that case your memory card will just work as the usb hard drive and you can load anything into it..

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Josh Whitehead

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  • Posted on Nov 03, 2010

SOURCE: How can I transfer photos from internal memory to

should have option for that in the menu,,,

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 18, 2011

SOURCE: How can I transfer internal memory pictures to an

In the menu system of the camera, scroll until you find "copy" where you are given the option of copying the internal memory to a card in the camera.

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