Some digital cameras exclusively use xD picture cards.
The xD, or Extreme Digital Picture Card, is a flash memory card that is similar in size to SD cards. Fujifilm and Olympus cameras used xD picture cards exclusively but have recently included microSD card slots on some models. An xD picture card may feature up to 8GB of memory. You may connect the card with your computer either through your camera and its USB cable or by ejecting the card and plugging it into an xD card reader. Like other flash memory cards, your xD picture card may be physically damaged, or you may experience data storage issues.
Instructions
1. Connect the camera with the xD picture card inserted into another computer. Attempt to access the card via your operating system's file manager. Write down any error messages that appear.
2. Remove the xD card from the camera by opening or removing the xD card port cover and extracting the card. Insert the card into a card reader and attempt to access the card again via the file manager. Write down any error messages that appear.
3. Eject the card and physically examine it. Cracks, bends and warping may indicate hardware failure and physical damage. You may be able to extract data on the card by taking your card to a technician who specializes in data recovery.
4. Research any error messages that you have witnessed. Check your camera manufacturer's website for a knowledge base to search.
5. Reformat the card once you have extracted photographs if the card is readable. This may allow you to use the card again in your digital camera.
Tags: error messages, error messages that, messages that, picture card, access card, card again, card physically
