Card is locked, Ricoh Imaging
What it means and what to do: it depends on the model; find yours below.
6Ricoh Imaging manuals we read list this message
In the 6 we read
| Camera | What it means† | What to do† | What its manual also says† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax K-01 | The write-protect switch on the SD card is engaged. | Unlock the SD memory card. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Pentax K-30 | The write-protect switch on the SD card is engaged. | Unlock the SD memory card. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists after this, no repairs are needed. |
| Pentax K-50 | The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is locked. | Unlock the SD Memory Card. | If static electricity causes issues, take the battery out and put it back in. Check listed items before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-7 | The write-protect switch on the card is engaged. | Unlock the SD Memory Card. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it. Check these steps before contacting service. |
| Pentax Q | The write-protect switch on the inserted SD card is engaged. | Unlock the SD memory card. | Not stated |
| Pentax Q10 | The write-protect switch on the SD card is engaged. | Move the switch to unlock the SD card. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
What the manuals also say
- If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. Check listed items before contacting service (Pentax K-01 and Pentax Q10).
Not carried here
- KF: “What its manual also says” is not carried here, and the KF has no row on this page: it is too long for us to restate in a few words. This document of the KF gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/KF_om_en_web.pdf
- KF: “What it means” is not carried here, and the KF has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the KF gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/KF_om_en_web.pdf
- Pentax 645Z: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax 645Z has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax 645Z gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/645z.pdf
- Pentax K-1: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-1 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-1 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-1.pdf
- Pentax K-1 Mark II: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-1 Mark II has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-1 Mark II gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-1-2.pdf
- Pentax K-3: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-3 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-3 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-3.pdf
- Pentax K-3 Mark III: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-3 Mark III has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-3 Mark III gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-3-3.pdf
- Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-3-3_monochrome_om_en_web.pdf
- Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome: “What its manual also says” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-3-3_monochrome_om_en_web.pdf
- Pentax K-3II: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-3II has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-3II gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-3-2.pdf
- Pentax K-3II: “What its manual also says” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-3II has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-3II gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-3-2.pdf
- Pentax K-70: “What its manual also says” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-70 has no row on this page: it is too long for us to restate in a few words. This document of the Pentax K-70 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-70.pdf
- Pentax K-70: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-70 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-70 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-70.pdf
- Pentax K-S1: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-S1 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-S1 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-s1.pdf
- Pentax K-S1: “What its manual also says” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-S1 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-S1 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-s1.pdf
- Pentax K-S2: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax K-S2 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax K-S2 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/k-s2.pdf
- Pentax KP: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax KP has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax KP gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/kP.pdf
- Pentax Q-S1: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax Q-S1 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax Q-S1 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/q-s1.pdf
- Pentax Q-S1: “What its manual also says” is not carried here, and the Pentax Q-S1 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax Q-S1 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/q-s1.pdf
- Pentax Q7: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Pentax Q7 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax Q7 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/q7.pdf
- Pentax Q7: “What its manual also says” is not carried here, and the Pentax Q7 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Pentax Q7 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/q7.pdf
- Ricoh G900 / G900SE: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Ricoh G900 / G900SE has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Ricoh G900 / G900SE gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/G900_En.pdf
- Ricoh G900 II / G900SE II: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Ricoh G900 II / G900SE II has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Ricoh G900 II / G900SE II gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/G900II_En.pdf
- Ricoh WG-8: “What it means” is not carried here, and the Ricoh WG-8 has no row on this page: it lacks “What to do”. This document of the Ricoh WG-8 gives it: www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/man-pdf/wg-8_om_en_web.pdf
Other Ricoh Imaging messages
Sources
- RICOH IMAGING camera manuals (PENTAX and RICOH), one per model, checked Oct 6, 2026
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† What it means and What to do and What its manual also says: restated in plain words from the sources linked here; each source has the exact wording.