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alan1 · 10-03-2013, 02:15 PM

why whilst trying lastest update,camera turned on then displayed card error.noe it turns on but only the top screen is working,but will not take a photo?

velvia · 10-03-2013, 02:35 PM

Did you format the card after carrying out the update?

alan1 · 10-03-2013, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by alan1

why whilst trying lastest update,camera turned on then displayed card error.noe it turns on but only the top screen is working,but will not take a photo?

no it just said card error!

velvia · 10-03-2013, 02:45 PM

After carrying out the update you have to format the card before you use it.

Steve.Ledger · 10-03-2013, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by velvia

After carrying out the update you have to format the card before you use it.

Never needed to do this.
The OP is unlikely to be able to format the card if the rear LCD isn't working!

@alan1: Have you tried pressing the info button a couple of times?

**davidreilly3207** · 10-03-2013, 10:39 PM

What version # were you upgrading to?

Col · 10-04-2013, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by alan1

why whilst trying lastest update,camera turned on then displayed card error.noe it turns on but only the top screen is working,but will not take a photo?

I had that recently... the cure was to throw away the card.

alan1 · 10-04-2013, 11:37 AM

evening all thanks for your advice,I got up this morning (I feel a song coming) and although the camera was off it was warm.I removed the memory card and the battery,then replaced them.the camera worked fine,although the battery was on its last legs,I think while it was malfunctioning it did'nt turn off correctly and drained the battery.Am currently charging the battery and will let you all know the outcome.ie.if battery is history.thanks again for your advice.

alan1 · 10-06-2013, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by alan1

evening all thanks for your advice,I got up this morning (I feel a song coming) and although the camera was off it was warm.I removed the memory card and the battery,then replaced them.the camera worked fine,although the battery was on its last legs,I think while it was malfunctioning it did'nt turn off correctly and drained the battery.Am currently charging the battery and will let you all know the outcome.ie.if battery is history.thanks again for your advice.

Hi all,alan here letting you know the outcome of my k-5 saga.everything is fine the battery works well and holds a charge.Thinking back I don't belive I removed the battery whilst doing the upgrade,only the memorycard,so I belive that was where the problem arose from.message to myself.....FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS..I hope this may help someone else who has the same problem.thanks again.

10-03-2013, 02:15 PM	#1
alan1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 35	is my k5 knackered? why whilst trying lastest update,camera turned on then displayed card error.noe it turns on but only the top screen is working,but will not take a photo?

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10-03-2013, 02:35 PM	#2
velvia Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 51	Did you format the card after carrying out the update?

10-03-2013, 02:42 PM	#3
alan1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by alan1 why whilst trying lastest update,camera turned on then displayed card error.noe it turns on but only the top screen is working,but will not take a photo? no it just said card error!

10-03-2013, 02:45 PM	#4
velvia Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 51	After carrying out the update you have to format the card before you use it.

10-03-2013, 02:53 PM	#5
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by velvia After carrying out the update you have to format the card before you use it. Never needed to do this. The OP is unlikely to be able to format the card if the rear LCD isn't working! @alan1: Have you tried pressing the info button a couple of times?

10-03-2013, 10:39 PM	#6
davidreilly3207 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 720	What version # were you upgrading to?

10-04-2013, 04:54 AM	#7
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	Originally posted by alan1 why whilst trying lastest update,camera turned on then displayed card error.noe it turns on but only the top screen is working,but will not take a photo? I had that recently... the cure was to throw away the card.

10-04-2013, 11:37 AM	#8
alan1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 35 Original Poster	evening all thanks for your advice,I got up this morning (I feel a song coming) and although the camera was off it was warm.I removed the memory card and the battery,then replaced them.the camera worked fine,although the battery was on its last legs,I think while it was malfunctioning it did'nt turn off correctly and drained the battery.Am currently charging the battery and will let you all know the outcome.ie.if battery is history.thanks again for your advice.

10-06-2013, 11:44 AM	#9
alan1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by alan1 evening all thanks for your advice,I got up this morning (I feel a song coming) and although the camera was off it was warm.I removed the memory card and the battery,then replaced them.the camera worked fine,although the battery was on its last legs,I think while it was malfunctioning it did'nt turn off correctly and drained the battery.Am currently charging the battery and will let you all know the outcome.ie.if battery is history.thanks again for your advice. Hi all,alan here letting you know the outcome of my k-5 saga.everything is fine the battery works well and holds a charge.Thinking back I don't belive I removed the battery whilst doing the upgrade,only the memorycard,so I belive that was where the problem arose from.message to myself.....FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS..I hope this may help someone else who has the same problem.thanks again.

is my k5 knackered?

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