i just got this camera and i need to know how to delete empty folders. can anyone help me?

thanks for taking the time to help

Have you been formatting the card in the camera or just deleting all the photos? I format my memory cards after every shoot. First I transfer the images to my computer. After I remove the card from the computer and confirm that the image files have transferred successfully, I put the card back in the camera and use the "Format" option in the menu to delete all files and start fresh. That should take care of any empty, unused folders for you.

By the way, this isn't a technique specific to your camera. I haven't used the Sony DSC-500. But I do this with all digital cameras and recommend everyone do the same. You may have to search through the menu or manual to find the "Format" option, but I guarantee it's there. Doing it this way also ensures that whenever you go to take pictures, your memory card will be clear and ready to shoot.

My camera is a Sony Cyber-Shot,DSC-S500, and the problem with my camera is that I press the "ON" button,yet the little "Access Lamp" goes on,and then my camera shuts off.
Anyone can help me ? Thanks a lot :D

I have the same problem with the access lamp turning on as I turn on my camera and then it shuts off. Have you found out what the problem is, if anyone can help, please let me know.! thank!

Maybe its the batteries.. Try changing them

Mine did that when my battery was shot. Andy is right, replacing the battery should work.


http://www.theelectronicplanet.com/category/c0014.htm

Hi, I just bought a sony cybershot dsc s500. For its memory stick, I bought a 512MB Pro Duo. At first there was no problem, however after some usage, I get a FORMAT ERROR with the memory stick logo flashing when I power on the camera. What I did to temporarily resolve it was reseating the memory stick. This however did not fix the problem as it still occurs intermitently. Worst is that, now I get a FILE ERROR (intermitently occuring) too, when reviewing a shot made - the picture is not recorded. I am doubting if the stick in not compatible, but then I checked a sony site and it is compatible. Did anyone encountered a similar problem? Hope to hear from you guys....Many thanks in advance

Hi, I just bought a sony cybershot dsc s500. For its memory stick, I bought a 512MB Pro Duo. At first there was no problem, however after some usage, I get a FORMAT ERROR with the memory stick logo flashing when I power on the camera. What I did to temporarily resolve it was reseating the memory stick. This however did not fix the problem as it still occurs intermitently. Worst is that, now I get a FILE ERROR (intermitently occuring) too, when reviewing a shot made - the picture is not recorded. I am doubting if the stick in not compatible, but then I checked a sony site and it is compatible. Did anyone encountered a similar problem? Hope to hear from you guys....Many thanks in advance

I also have this type of problem. I am using Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 2 GB (Magic Cat). I am not able to format the memory stick. While I attempt, I see the message "Format Error". I contacted the Sony Service Personnel, they said that only Sony Memory Stick Duo is compatible.

Hi, I've had my camera for only two monthes, and it worked awesome. I haven't changed the memory card or anything, but I took some pictures outside in the snow and transferred them to my computer. The next time I turned on the camera a blue screen came up over every one of those pictures saying file error. It let me take more pictures, but when I try to put them on my computer (using USB cord) a red ex comes up and each picture says it's downloading and never does. What can I do????

I was having the same problem with my 4GB memory stick pro duo, when i took more than 50 pictures with my camera (dsc-w90) i would get the blue screen with the file error message. I'm guessing you guys bought the memory stick on ebay right? I bought mines there and it turns out it's a fake one. If you also bought it there then you most likely have a fake memory stick because I found out that most of the memory sticks sold on ebay are fake, to help you figure out if you have a fake one or not check out this guide or google fake memory stick pro duo.

http://reviews.ebay.com/FAKE-Sony-Memory-Stick-Pro-Duo-MagicGate-Cards-Exposed_W0QQugidZ10000000001236041