https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/Card-Write-Protected/m-p/9389#M19460 Remove your card and slide the switch on the side. One position is write protect on the other is off. That should do it unless the card is damaged Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:12:36 GMT 7D5D 2012-12-30T22:12:36Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/Card-Write-Protected/m-p/9385#M19459 <P>i'm getting a message that says, "Card Write Protected". What is that and how do I get rid of it? I'm on vacation and want to take pictures, but my camera won't take any since the message began appearing.&nbsp;</P> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:22:56 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/Card-Write-Protected/m-p/9385#M19459 Nate 2012-12-30T21:22:56Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/Card-Write-Protected/m-p/9389#M19460 Remove your card and slide the switch on the side. One position is write protect on the other is off. That should do it unless the card is damaged Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:12:36 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Discussion/Card-Write-Protected/m-p/9389#M19460 7D5D 2012-12-30T22:12:36Z