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Card 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

CameraWhat it means†What to do†
Pentax K-mThe memory card is physically locked.Unlock the SD Memory Card.
Pentax K100DThe SD card is physically locked, preventing use.Unlock the SD memory card.
Pentax K100D SuperThe SD card is physically locked, preventing use.Unlock the SD memory card.
Pentax K10DThe physical lock switch on the SD card is engaged.Move the lock switch to unlock the card.
Pentax K200DThe physical lock switch on the SD card is engaged.Move the lock switch to unlock the card.
Pentax K20DThe memory card is physically locked.Unlock the SD Memory Card.

What the manuals also say

  • If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert batteries, then turn power on. If the mirror stays up, repeat battery removal and power on to retract it (Pentax K-m, Pentax K10D and Pentax K200D).

Other Ricoh Imaging messages

Sources

  1. 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 If it persists: restated in plain words from the sources linked here; each source has the exact wording.