Digital camera accessories

[jctdigicam]

Hi,

I have a Fuji FinePix A345 camera and when I insert a 16mb memory card I get the message that the card is not initialized
My question: How does one format (initialize) the card after one inserts it into the memory card slot. I am new to all this and would appreciate any help you folks can give me.

Thanks a bunch,
jctdigicam

[ShutterbugGail]

Hi jctdigicam,

Welcome to Digicamhelp and to the world of digital photography!

I was able to download a pdf version of the manual for your camera. To format your card you must use the Set-Up menu (see page 52 in the manual).

Navigate to Format, open the Format menu, then press the arrow button to select "OK." Next, press the Menu/OK button on the camera to start the format process. (page 54).

That should do it. If you have further questions, we are here to help.

[John C. Tyler]

Hi shutterbuggail,

Thanks for your prompt response and help. As they say:"First read the instructions!". The paper users' manual does not tell how to format so I will take your advice and check out the PDF version.

jctdigicam

[Mark Harrop]

Hailp!

Have followed instructions for formatting a brand new Olympus xd m+ picture card but getting 'card error' msg on my Fuji finepix A345 - am l doing something wrong or is the equipment incompatible?

[ShutterbugGail]

Hi Mark and welcome to the Forum!

Have followed instructions for formatting a brand new Olympus xd m+ picture card but getting 'card error' msg on my Fuji finepix A345 - am l doing something wrong or is the equipment incompatible?

It looks like it's a compatibility issue.

According to Fujifilm's site, the A345 is compatible with the 1GB, 512MB and 256MB except 2GB xD-Picture Card TypeM /TypeH.

The Fujifilm camera, which is about five years old, doesn't appear to be compatible with M+. Type M+ cards were introduced in 2008.

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/card/a/

[Mark Harrop]

Hi Mark and welcome to the Forum!

It looks like it's a compatibility issue.

According to Fujifilm's site, the A345 is compatible with the 1GB, 512MB and 256MB except 2GB xD-Picture Card TypeM /TypeH.

The Fujifilm camera, which is about five years old, doesn't appear to be compatible with M+. Type M+ cards were introduced in 2008.

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/card/a/

Thanks Gail. Had tried looking but wood n trees.