Format Error : Memory Stick Pro Duo

[arijitraja]

I am getting a "Format Error" blinking on my camera (Sony Cybershot DSC S500) when i put on my camera. My memory chip is Memory Stick Pro duo 512 MB MagicGate (SONY).
I tried to access this card through a card reader but its not getting recognised.

any comments/suggestions. Its still in the warranty period but i dont have time to follow it up since i need it working in 2 days.

 

[slugger]

I tried to access this card through a card reader but its not getting recognised.

seems like ur card has got issues

dis cud give u sum idas

 

[arijitraja]

No mate,
its in warranty and bought on bill. I can get it replaced but te process would take long and i dont have time for that.
Travelin day after tomorrow
Thought of formattng thru the PC but card reader cant read it.

 

[s18000rpm]

clean its contacts & the try to format thru Camera.

or connect your camera thru its USB interface with PC & try.

 

[slugger]

did u try formattin d card in d camera? often dey need 2 b formatted in camera 2 start workng

edit
oops s18000rpm posted d formattin thingy while i was typin