Lexar Flash Card Locked
Feb 21, 2013 10:08:26 #
I admit that I often skip over instructions. I have a 16 gig Lexar card that I stupidly inserted in my Nikon d-80 and formated same without realizing that it needed to be set up for security purposes. Then I proceeded to shoot some photos that I cannot access or delete. Question is do I need to purchase a Lexar card reader and if so, can I set the card strait by utilizing same?
Feb 21, 2013 11:19:53 #
When purchasing a camera card, most camera manufacturers instructions request that you format the card before using.
As for setting up "for security purposes" I am not aware this is necessary. You of course have the small slider on the side of the card to prevent accidental erasing. Older card readers do not have the capacity to read newer large capacity cards so you may have to purchase a new one. It does not have to be a Lexar as long as the reader has the capability and the capacity to read it. That said, Lexar do manufacture excellent readers. hope this is of some help.
As for setting up "for security purposes" I am not aware this is necessary. You of course have the small slider on the side of the card to prevent accidental erasing. Older card readers do not have the capacity to read newer large capacity cards so you may have to purchase a new one. It does not have to be a Lexar as long as the reader has the capability and the capacity to read it. That said, Lexar do manufacture excellent readers. hope this is of some help.
Feb 21, 2013 14:21:21 #
Well formatting a Lexar Card before you go through the required set up produces only one result. A card that is locked up and cannot be used. The question is, I have to have a Lexar card reader to complete the set up required. They cost $35 and I don't wish to buy one if it won't cure the lock up problem.
Leicaflex wrote:
When purchasing a camera card, most camera manufac... (show quote)
Feb 21, 2013 21:31:07 #
hamtrack wrote:
I admit that I often skip over instructions. I have a 16 gig Lexar card that I stupidly inserted in my Nikon d-80 and formated same without realizing that it needed to be set up for security purposes. Then I proceeded to shoot some photos that I cannot access or delete. Question is do I need to purchase a Lexar card reader and if so, can I set the card strait by utilizing same?
In the Quick Setup Guide it doesn't say anything about setting up for security....
If you don't have the QSG, you can download it here:
<http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14051/~/user's-manual---d80---guide-to-digital-photography>
It is item #9 under Setup.
The D-80 manual also does not say anything about setting up for security...
All about formatting in the manual - if you don't have it, download from the same website as above:
See pages 15, 16, 44, 65, 85, 102, 106, 122 and 133.
If this does not answer for you how to format a memory card in-camera, maybe you could explain exactly what you mean by 'set up for security purposes' ? You have me stumped with that one!
Oh, and I do not believe that you need a card reader to complete your setup.
EstherP
Feb 22, 2013 03:19:45 #
Thanks for the input. I found some info on Lexar on the Internet. The problem I have seems to be the Card itself. Lexar decided to include a security feature in the card, just as if you were building a fire wall around your photos on the card. My problem is, I did not recognize that it was necessary to set up the program in the card before using it. I shot some photos and they are on the card alright, but since the program was not activated, I am unable to use the card and it tells me it is locked. The question I have now is "will the purchase of a Lexar Card Reader, let me install the security program"? The web site gave instructions to use the Card Reader, but did not say if installing the card program after the useage, would do the trick. Nikon says that the camera will recognize the installation process if completed before useage,but says nothing about trying to correct it after usage. If I can't find the answer to this, I think I may be better off, just buying a new card, but it won't be a Lexar. None of my photos are that valuable and I need another password requirement like I need another hole in my head. If nothing else, maybe this will alert others to the potential problem. Thanks again.
EstherP wrote:
quote=hamtrack I admit that I often skip over ins... (show quote)
Feb 22, 2013 06:10:38 #
Email Lexar, there must be a work around, at the very least you will find out if it can be done. If not, maybe Lexar will replace it for free. It doesn't hurt to ask.
Feb 22, 2013 07:40:41 #
Hamtrack, that's something I would tackle Lexar (or whoever makes Lexar cards) with: E-mail them!
Do you still have the wrapper the card was in/on when you bought it? does that say anything helpful? Have you looked inside the wrapper? I have sometimes found the tiniest piece of paper that had to pass for "instructions" inside.
I am sorry you have so much trouble with Lexar. I have several Lexar cards myself, both for my sDLR and for my camcorder, and have never had a problem.
EstherP
Do you still have the wrapper the card was in/on when you bought it? does that say anything helpful? Have you looked inside the wrapper? I have sometimes found the tiniest piece of paper that had to pass for "instructions" inside.
I am sorry you have so much trouble with Lexar. I have several Lexar cards myself, both for my sDLR and for my camcorder, and have never had a problem.
EstherP
Feb 22, 2013 08:34:23 #
Check to see if the card is locked.Check the slider on the side and make sure that it is unlocked....
. Tony
. Tony
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