Flu card has a fever!!

Shanti · 07-21-2015, 06:55 PM

Hi when I put the Flu card in my computer,SD adapter used, after about 5 min it gets so hot I burn my fingers!! is this normal?

Thanks

Adam · 07-21-2015, 09:49 PM

It can get rather warm but that certainly doesn't sound normal. You might want to disable the wi-fi when the card isn't in your camera.

Giklab · 07-21-2015, 11:03 PM

This depends on the device... I have an USB stick that gets properly hot, and that deffo doesn't have WiFi

chromo · 07-22-2015, 02:01 AM

If your card get so hot to burn your fingers, it's destroying itself. They shouldn't run more than warm.

Shanti · 07-23-2015, 06:49 PM

I turned wifi off,still gets very warm?? & windows error each time I put it in..rescan disk for problems.and it is very slow!! to transfer files..maybe normal? my Eyefi card never got warm

Sabbalonn · 08-14-2015, 04:51 AM

I think I am having similar problems to you; How did you turn the wifi off might I ask ? Mine also got very hot although i could not view the images.

Adam · 08-14-2015, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by Sabbalonn

I think I am having similar problems to you; How did you turn the wifi off might I ask ? Mine also got very hot although i could not view the images.

I believe you have to delete a file on the card. The manual describes the procedure.

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**Mikesul** · 08-16-2015, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I believe you have to delete a file on the card. The manual describes the procedure.

You can turn the Flucard (WIFI) off in the wrench section of the menu #3. It then becomes just a normal sd card. I do not think it turns on again when you put it in the computer. Could be wrong about the last point.

Adam · 08-16-2015, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

You can turn the Flucard (WIFI) off in the wrench section of the menu #3. It then becomes just a normal sd card. I do not think it turns on again when you put it in the computer. Could be wrong about the last point.

Yup you're right!

Shanti · 08-16-2015, 12:18 PM

Not mine,even when turned off it beeps & flashes wifi symbol when cam starts up?? it doesn't get as Hot in the card reader when turned off though,so slight improvement,but I wouldn't let it stay too long as the heat may melt it down

Sabbalonn · 08-19-2015, 12:23 PM

I too am having problems with the disabling wifi step. I won't repeat these here as i have explained them in my other thread.

cali92rs · 08-19-2015, 02:24 PM

Mine got very hot as well. I just gave up on it and use other SD cards, since I got mine for free with my K-3II.
I know this is obvious, but hot electronics is not a good thing and I did not want to risk losing valuable (to me) photos.

07-21-2015, 06:55 PM	#1
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	Flu card has a fever!! Hi when I put the Flu card in my computer,SD adapter used, after about 5 min it gets so hot I burn my fingers!! is this normal? Thanks

07-21-2015, 09:49 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	It can get rather warm but that certainly doesn't sound normal. You might want to disable the wi-fi when the card isn't in your camera. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-16-2015, 11:35 AM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Mikesul You can turn the Flucard (WIFI) off in the wrench section of the menu #3. It then becomes just a normal sd card. I do not think it turns on again when you put it in the computer. Could be wrong about the last point. Yup you're right! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	This depends on the device... I have an USB stick that gets properly hot, and that deffo doesn't have WiFi

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chromo Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Coast NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 581	If your card get so hot to burn your fingers, it's destroying itself. They shouldn't run more than warm.

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Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927 Original Poster	I turned wifi off,still gets very warm?? & windows error each time I put it in..rescan disk for problems.and it is very slow!! to transfer files..maybe normal? my Eyefi card never got warm

08-14-2015, 04:51 AM	#6
Sabbalonn New Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 8	I think I am having similar problems to you; How did you turn the wifi off might I ask ? Mine also got very hot although i could not view the images.

08-14-2015, 05:48 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Sabbalonn I think I am having similar problems to you; How did you turn the wifi off might I ask ? Mine also got very hot although i could not view the images. I believe you have to delete a file on the card. The manual describes the procedure. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

08-16-2015, 07:13 AM	#8
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Adam I believe you have to delete a file on the card. The manual describes the procedure. You can turn the Flucard (WIFI) off in the wrench section of the menu #3. It then becomes just a normal sd card. I do not think it turns on again when you put it in the computer. Could be wrong about the last point.

08-16-2015, 12:18 PM	#10
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927 Original Poster	Not mine,even when turned off it beeps & flashes wifi symbol when cam starts up?? it doesn't get as Hot in the card reader when turned off though,so slight improvement,but I wouldn't let it stay too long as the heat may melt it down

08-19-2015, 12:23 PM	#11
Sabbalonn New Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 8	I too am having problems with the disabling wifi step. I won't repeat these here as i have explained them in my other thread.

08-19-2015, 02:24 PM	#12
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Mine got very hot as well. I just gave up on it and use other SD cards, since I got mine for free with my K-3II. I know this is obvious, but hot electronics is not a good thing and I did not want to risk losing valuable (to me) photos.