Accidently inserted camera memory card in27" iMac disk drive!

I know I can't be the only idiot who has done this. How did you get it out?

You're not the first to do this. Have a look at this thread: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2283444?start=0&tstart=0
cathy1956 offered up her fix and it seemed to work for lots of people. There are a few other suggestions and they often seem to work as well. You might just save yourself a trip to your local genius.
Good luck!

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I ACCIDENTLY INSERTED MY MEMORY CARD IN CD SLOT. HOW DO I TAKE IT OUT.

Don't use caps. It is considered shouting on the web and is impolite.
Try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpwDfpH4hR0
Allan

I am new to iMac. Camera memory card

I am new to my iMac. I inserted my camera memory card and successfully uploaded my photos, but when I take the card out of the computer I get an error message that atells me I should eject it properly. How do I do this?

Select the card's icon and either use the Command E keyboard shortcut or select Eject from the File menu. Or, drag the card's icon to the trash can folder on the Dock (which will magically turn into the eject icon as you do so).

HT2801 I inserted a memory card into the DVD in my imac

I inserted a memory card into the DVD in my imac and was wondering what external DVD drive will work with an iMac 21.5" late 2010. Would take it to be fixed but they take too long and can't really be wothout this computer. Thanks.

turn it off, and turn it on its side and see if you can gently shake it out. You could also cut a firm piece of cardboard in the shape of a hook to help fish it out. Also, any external dvd player will work.

Camera/memory card connection issue

I installed the packaged software that came with my Nikon D5000 camera and plugged the camera into the USB port using the included cable. My computer doesn't seem to recognize the camera at all. I tried a different cable and each of the 4 ports. The system profiler does not show any devices connected to the USB bus. So I inserted the memory card (ScanDisk 8GB) into the internal memory card reader on the side of my iMac. The card was not recognized by iPhoto, ImageCapture, or Nikon Transfer. The images on the card are all in JPEG/RAW formats.
Is this a software or hardware issue? Can I get the images onto my computer without purchasing an external card reader?

First, I do not have a Nikon (Canons only); however, there usually is no need to install the included software, which may or may not be compatible with SL.
My Canon also uses SDHC cards (and the format is .jpg, RAW or a video); I do not hook up my camera to preserve the batteries - instead, I do use a card reader (it actually came with the cards) and the card/reader icon immediately shows on my desktop.
So, do you have your Preferences set (in Finder) to show external disks on the desktop?
And, what are your settings in the CD & DVD Pane in System Preferences?
And, what are the settings in iPhoto Preferences?
You can set it up for a particular application to open as soon as a card is inserted - or not. I've chosen not to have anything open automatically; I prefer sorting the pics in Preview first and then deciding where/how they should be processed. Your camera is listed here as being supported:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3825
I would suggest first to check all the settings; if that does not work, trying an external card reader - they are rather inexpensive. Also, check to make sure that the software you installed is fully compatible with 10.6.6.

After I import a movie file from the camera memory card, Imovie 10.0.1 acts as if the memory card is empty though I know it isn't.... I can't import that file to iMovie again.. is that the way it worksnow? Thank you, Filippo

On IMac 10.9 After I import a movie file from the camera memory card to Imovie 10.0.1 it acts as if the memory card is empty though I know it isn't.... I can't import that file to iMovie again.. is that the way it works now? Anyone know? Thanks, Filippo

I would like to know this too. I imported a lot of files, then Imovie crashed. I went back in and they are not in imovie at all.
I reconnected the camcorder to import again and though they are still on the camcorder, I no longer see them in the available list of files to import. I'm sure there is some sort of simple setting somewhere that reveals all files even if it thinks they are imported.
Thanks

By mistake I put the camera memory card into the DVD slot How can I get it out

I put the camera memory card into the DVD slot How can I get it out

You'll be pleased to know you're not the first (or last) to do this .
Have a look at this old thread, Cathy 1956's tip on page 1 seems to work for a lot of people:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2283444?start=0&tstart=0
Worth reading the whole thread as other people have chimed in with other ways of extracting the disk.

Transfer photo from camera memory card to dvd

hi...i am a novice and need to know how i can transfer photos and video from a camera memory card to a dvd on my imac

Mount the card to the desktop in a card reader or your camera if it mounts and drag them to a folder - right click on the folder and burn to Disk
Or import to iPhoto and export as kind = original to a desktop folder and burn that
LN

Why did Mac delete camera memory card?

We used a card reader that had been used on a PC, and a camera memory card that had been used on a PC. A pro master GB compact flash. The photos were put on iPhoto. When the card was put into a reader on a PC after that, it refused to let us see the photos. Now back on the Mac, it says the card is not recognizable.
Why does Mac refuse to allow you to use things on a PC? How do we get the photos back and in the future how do we avoid this?

Hi Terence
I just thought I would let you know that I followed your link and the second video where the guy cuts a piece of card and inserts it into the slot worked for me at only the second attempt. This retrieved the HD Card after it was completely lodged in the CD Drive and invisible.
Thank you so much for the link....you have probably saved me about £100 and a long trip to an Apple Store.
Thanks and have a nice day.
Albert.

Mounting a camera memory card

I want to use a camera memory card for data aswell as for my camera. Iphoto loads fine and will take my pictures... but since its 4GB I want to mount it like a drive and save other things to it...
Disk Utility will not see it as a drive... only iphoto know a card has been plugged into it...
I am using a Lexar USB Card Reader.
any way to mount it?

It would require you to "format" the card to either a PC (Mac's can read/write) or Mac file format using the Disk Utility app.
Since Disk Utility can't "see" it how does iPhoto?
Formatting the card may also remove the camera's ability to record to it.
I would leave it alone until the prices drop and you can afford to gamble on formatting it.

4GB Camera Memory Card won't download-Does nothing

My camera memory card does nothing when I insert it into my computer. It always worked before. I don't understand why it won't now. How can I fix this issue? I insert the memory card and nothing happens. Is there a driver I can download?
Please advise.
RL
RL

So the phone won't work with two different memory cards?
This points to it being a problem with the phone, not the cards.
You should contact the retailer or network about the fault or take your phone to a nokia care point.
Care points/service centres and repair info:
UK • Europe • Asia-Pacific • USA •
Canada • Middle East and Africa
Elsewhere: Click here, select your country, go to the support section, then select repair.
To use a memory card in a PC to recover your files you need to use a card reader. They are quite cheap and can be found at most computer stores.

When I insert my memory card iPhoto opens. How can I make the default program Preview?

When I insert my memory card from my camera, iPhoto opens. How can I make Preview the default?

Denny,
Open Image Capture which is located in your Applications Folder.
Connect your device to your computer, then turn the device on.If the device is locked with a passcode, enter it.
Select the device in the Devices list.
Choose Image Capture from the “Connecting this [device] opens” pop-up menu.Click “Show device settings” if you don’t see that pop-up menu.

I'm having trouble with video imported from my camera memory card.

I'm having trouble with video imported from my camera memory card.The video breaks up and pixelizes when it's directly imported from the memory card. That makes the video useless. Why does this happen? It doesn't do that in any other video editing software. Thanks for the help.

More info please:
Type of camera?
Was the card formatted in the camera doing the shooting?
Type of files the camera is set to record?
Al

Digital Camera Memory Card Reader

Is there a device that I can plug into my computers USB port and transfer pictures from my cameras memory card to my computer..
I also have a Motorola Razor phone that I would like to transfer photos from to my computer, is there a device for that.

Have a look at this link...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Camera-Memory-Cards-USB-Drives/Readers-Adapters/abcat0404007.c?id=abcat0...
Personally, I would be looking for a USB 3 reader for maximum speed.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Delkin+-+DDREADER-42+USB+3.0+Universal+Memory+Card+Reader/4331147.p?id=1...

Autoimport when inserting a memory card

Hi,
When inserting a memory card in the reader, the dialog that popped up used to give me the option to import using LR. But this option is gone now after updating from 2.4 to 2.5. In the LR preferences, the setting that enables automatic import when a card is inserted is turned on.
What's wrong? How to get the automatic import back?
Windows XP.
Micke

micke-fi wrote:
Hi,
When inserting a memory card in the reader, the dialogue that popped up used to give me the option to import using LR. But this option is gone now after updating from 2.4 to 2.5. In the LR preferences, the setting that enables automatic import when a card is inserted is turned on.
What's wrong? How to get the automatic import back?
Windows XP.
Micke
The bug that caused LR to start importing every time a card was attached to the machine in LR 2.4 has now been fixed so this annoying behaviour has gone away.
If you want it back, then ensure that the "show import dialogue when memory card is detected" in the Import dialog of the Preference is selected and also ensure that the Windows OS setting for auto play for data cards is set to LR.

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