What is a protected memory card

[sallymoyal]

When I turn on my camera it has !Protected Memory Card. What is this and how do I remove it to continue using the camera with the same memory card?
Thank you.

 

[alanp7134]

That usually means than the little switch on the edge of the memory card is in the 'protected' position. Just use a finger nail to slide the switch to un-protect it. In protected mode, any information stored on the card cannot normally be amended, removed or added to.