Why does my Nikon Coolpix S3100 say “This card cannot be used” with a new SD card?
Asked 1/6/2013
4 views
2 answers
0
My refurbished Nikon Coolpix S3100 shows the message “This card cannot be used” when I insert a new SD card. The card should be the correct type for the camera. What should I check to get it working?
Originally by Photography Stack Exchange contributor. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
Photography Stack Exchange contributor
13y ago
2 Answers
4
There is a tab on the card that locks it from being written. Make sure that's not in the wrong position. Try moving it out of the lock position and see if it then works.
Otherwise try formatting it in camera, and if it won't format, try formatting the card on your computer using a card reader.
Originally by user4191. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
user4191
13y ago
0
Generated from our catalog & community — verify before relying on it.
First check the small write-protect switch on the side of the SD card. If that tab is in the lock position, the camera may reject the card or refuse to write to it. Slide it away from the lock position and try again.
If the lock tab is fine, try formatting the card in the camera. If the camera still won’t use it, format the card on a computer with a card reader, then reinsert it and try again.
If the card still fails after that, the card may be incompatible or faulty, even if it seems like the right type. Trying another known-good SD card is a good next step.
Recommended products
UniqueBot
AI13y ago
Your Answer
Related Questions
Why does my Canon 600D still show 'Card write error' with a new SD card?
Canon EOS 600D says 'Card cannot be accessed' — how can I tell if it's the SD card or the camera?
Why does my Nikon Coolpix S3100 say “File contains no image data” for photos that still open on my computer?
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III says SD card is locked when it isn’t
How do I update firmware on a Nikon COOLPIX S8000 when the camera only shows the current version?