The xD (Extreme Digital) Picture Card is a flash storage card designed by Olympus and Fujifilm specifically for digital cameras manufactured by both companies. The xD card is similar in size to an SD (Standard Digital) flash card, and is available in capacities up to 2GB. Like all flash cards, an xD card may develop a variety of different problems that can be resolved by either formatting the device or using basic troubleshooting techniques.
Instructions
Troubleshoot
1. Clean the metal connection strips on the xD card using a soft cloth damp with water. Carefully rub the damp cloth against each metal connection strip to remove any dust or debris that may be interfering with the connection. Do not allow the card to become waterlogged; if too much water gets on the card, set it aside and allow it to fully dry before inserting it into the camera.
2. Clean the inside of your camera with a can of compressed air and a thin tube that connects to the can. Insert the tube into the xD card slot on your camera, hold the can upright to avoid blowing fluid into your camera, and press the button to release air into the card slot. This air will dislodge debris that may have accumulated inside of the card over time and will allow the xD card to make complete contact with the connection pins.
3. Slide the protection tab on the Picture Card to the "Unlocked" position using your fingernail. Each xD card has a small plastic slider on the side that can be pushed downwards to make the flash card write-proof. If the slider is in the "Locked" position, the camera will be unable to write any photos to the card, causing either an error on the camera or an absence of pictures on the card when connected to the computer.
4. Inspect the xD card visually for any indications of damage, such as cracks, stress lines in the plastic, warped or corroded connection pins or water damage. Replace the card if it has signs of damage and will not work properly when inserted in your camera.
Formatting
5. Plug the xD card into your camera, then connect the camera to your computer using its USB cable. Open My Computer by clicking "Start," then "Computer." The xD card must be displayed as its own drive under "Removable Media"; if it isn't, disconnect the camera, remove the card, and then connect it to your computer using either a third-party MMC adapter or by inserting the xD card into your computer's flash card slot.
6. Navigate to the xD Picture Card's drive by clicking "Start," then "Computer." Right-click on the xD card's drive letter under "Removable Media" and select "Format."
7. Click "FAT" in the "File System" drop-down menu, then select the check box next to "Quick Format." Click the "Format" button. Disconnect the card from your computer after the format has finished and insert it into your camera.
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