Troubleshooting, Error codes – Olympus C-170 User Manual
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Error codes
Monitor indication
Possible cause
Corrective action
q
NO CARD
The card is not inserted, 
or it cannot be 
recognized.
Insert a card, or remove the card 
and insert it again correctly.
If the problem persists, format the 
card. If the card cannot be 
formatted, use a new card.
The internal memory can be used 
without inserting a card.
q
CARD ERROR
There is a problem with 
the card.
This card cannot be used. Insert a 
new card.
q
WRITE-
PROTECT
Writing to the card is 
prohibited.
The recorded image has been 
protected (read-only) on a 
computer. Download the image to a 
computer and cancel the read-only 
setting.
>
MEMORY FULL
There is no empty 
space in the internal 
memory, so it cannot 
record new data.
Insert a card, copy the pictures to 
the card, or erase unwanted 
pictures. Before erasing, download 
important images to a computer.
q
CARD FULL
No more print 
reservations, backups 
of the internal memory, 
or pictures can be 
stored on the card.
Replace the card or erase unwanted 
pictures. Before erasing, download 
important images to a computer.
L
NO PICTURE
There are no pictures in 
the internal memory or 
the card.
The internal memory or the card 
contain no pictures. Record 
pictures.
r
PICTURE
ERROR
There is a problem with 
the selected picture and 
it cannot be played back 
on this camera.
Use image processing software to 
view the picture on a computer. If 
that cannot be done, the image file 
is damaged.
CARD-COVER
OPEN
The battery 
compartment/card 
cover is open.
Close the battery compartment/card 
cover.
Y/M/D
When the camera is used 
for the first time or the 
battery has been 
removed for a long time, 
the date and time are on 
the factory default setting.
Set the date and time.
This card cannot be 
used with this camera 
or the card is not 
formatted.
• Format the card or replace.
• Select [POWER OFF] and press 
i. Insert a new card.
• Select [FORMAT] and press
i.
All data on the card is erased.
CARD SETUP
POWER OFF
FORMAT
SELECT
GO
