I tried to edit an image on sd card in Panasonic DMC-ZX1 via PC. Now camera will not recognise any card and will record only to internal memory. Card works in PC. What are my options?

Most cameras don't have enough internal memory to take more than 1 or 2 pictures internally. Picture transfer is normally accomplished via usb cord. The process begins when you plug in your usb and power on the camera. You have to navigate between internal memory and SD card in windows explorer.

In the camera's menu system, you will find an entry for "copy" which gives you the option to copy the internal memory to a memory card.

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Here is a tip that may help you with your problem.... I found out that with my cameraI needed to transfer the pictures within the camera to the card and them fromthe card to the computer...
The process for your camera may not be exactly the same, but should be similar.

How toTransfer Internal Camera Memory Pictures heatman101

No.The only way you can connect your camera to a computer is via usb connection cable (supplied) .Remove the card from the camera,then insert it into the card reader on your computer ..Be sure the memory card for your camera is compatible with your card reader.

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Before using the memory card, it should be fromatted. Possible reason is memory card is not yet formatted for camera use.

*Note: Use the camera itself when formatiing the camera. Using PC's or another camera in formatting the memory card may cause a "CARD ERROR" message.

If the switch on the card is set to "LOCK"; operations such as formatting, recording and deleting cannot be performed.

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Go into the menu and find "copy"...you can copy the internal memory to a memory card.

Move the slide switch on the side of the card.

Remove the memory card. Go into the menu and find "reset"...follow the on-screen instructions. Then, go into the menu and find "format"...follow the on-screen instructions to erase the internal memory. Then insert your card and all should be well.

Select "COPY" from the PLAY menu. Select the direction (in this case, IN-to-card). Select YES.

In the instruction manual - see links below

• It says DO NOT format on PC - you need to format in camera - have you done this? on Page 29 of the Manual http://panasonic.com.au/content/library/files/F002413.pdf

About cards that can be used in this unit You can use an SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card. •When the term card is used in these operating instructions this refers to the following types of Memory Cards. – SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) More specific information about memory cards that can be used with this unit. • You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity. • A 4 GB (or more) Memory Card without an SDHC logo is not based on the SD Standard and will not work in this product.
This is the instructions for the ZR1/ZX1 model http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/mpi/dsc/zx1/menu01.html
A number of manuals available from this site http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/Lumix-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-ZR1K
http://panasonic.com.au/content/library/files/F002413.pdf

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