This image is protected, Ricoh Imaging
What it means and what to do: it depends on the model; find yours below.
28Ricoh Imaging manuals we read list this message
In the 28 we read
| Camera | What it means† | What to do† | What its manual also says† |
|---|---|---|---|
| KF | Removal of this safeguarded picture is currently blocked due to active security settings preventing deletion. | Remove the protection from the image first. | Not stated |
| Pentax 645D | The image is protected. | Remove the protection from the image. | SD card errors appear per slot; act on the specific slot. If a message persists, note the number and contact the maker's service. Turn the camera off and on or remove and reinsert the battery. Never touch contacts with fingers; avoid cleaners with solvents. |
| Pentax K-01 | The image is protected and cannot be deleted. | Remove the protection from the image. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. Check listed items before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-1 Mark II | Removal of this safeguarded picture is currently blocked due to active security settings preventing deletion. | Remove the protection from the image before deleting it. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-1 | You are trying to delete a protected image. | Remove the protection from the image. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-3 | The picture you seek to remove is safeguarded. | Remove protection from the image. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-30 | You are attempting to delete an image that has protection enabled. | Remove the protection from the image. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists after this, no repairs are needed. |
| Pentax K-3II | The picture you seek to remove is safeguarded. | Remove the protection from the image first. | Use the optional Image Sensor Cleaning Kit when cleaning the CMOS sensor, as it is a precision part. |
| Pentax K-5 | The image is protected and cannot be deleted. | Remove the protection from the image. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-50 | The picture you seek to remove is safeguarded. | Remove the protection from the image. | If static electricity causes issues, take the battery out and put it back in. Check listed items before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-5II | The image is protected and cannot be deleted. | Remove the protection from the image. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. If the mirror stays up, remove and reinsert the battery, then turn the camera on to retract it. Check these steps before contacting service. |
| Pentax K-7 | You are trying to delete a protected image. | Remove the protection from the image. | 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 K-70 | Removal of this safeguarded picture is currently blocked due to active security settings preventing deletion. | Remove the protection from the image first. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-S1 | The picture you seek to remove is safeguarded. | Remove the protection from the image first. | Use the optional kit for cleaning as the sensor is a precision part. |
| Pentax K-S2 | The picture you seek to remove is safeguarded. | Remove the protection from the image. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-m | The image is protected and cannot be deleted. | Remove the protection from the image. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Pentax K-r | Removal of this safeguarded picture is currently blocked due to active security settings preventing deletion. | Remove the protection from the image. | Not stated |
| Pentax K-x | Removal of this safeguarded picture is currently blocked due to active security settings preventing deletion. | Remove the protection from the image. | 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. Check troubleshooting items before contacting service. |
| Pentax K100D Super | The image has protection enabled, restricting certain actions like saving rotation info. | Remove protection from the image. | Not stated |
| Pentax K100D | The image has protection enabled, restricting certain actions like saving rotation info. | Remove protection from the image. | Not stated |
| Pentax K10D | The selected rotated image has protection enabled. | Remove the protection setting from the image. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Pentax K200D | The image has protection enabled, preventing deletion. | Remove the protection setting from the image first. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Pentax K20D | The image is protected and cannot be deleted. | Remove the protection from the image. | Not stated |
| Pentax KP | You are attempting to delete a photo that has protection enabled. | Remove the protection setting from the image first. | Not stated |
| Pentax Q | You are attempting to delete an image that has protection enabled. | Remove the protection from the image before deleting it. | Not stated |
| Pentax Q-S1 | The photo has protection enabled, preventing deletion. | Remove the protection setting from the image first. | Use a brush-less blower to clean the sensor, avoiding brushes or cloths that may scratch it. Install a fully charged battery before pixel mapping or firmware updates. |
| Pentax Q10 | The image has protection enabled, preventing deletion. | Remove the protection setting from the image first. | If static electricity causes issues, remove and reinsert the battery. Check troubleshooting items before contacting service. |
| Pentax Q7 | The image is protected and cannot be deleted. | Remove the protection from the image. | Use brush-less blower only; never wipe sensor with cloth or use brush. Install fully charged battery for Pixel Mapping or firmware updates. Leave camera off to cool if overheating. |
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).
Not carried here
- KF: “What its manual also says” is not carried here: it is too long for us to restate in a few words. Its document, linked in its row, gives it.
- Pentax K-70: “What its manual also says” is not carried here: it is too long for us to restate in a few words. Its document, linked in its row, gives it.
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.