PowerShot SD10/PC1060 - Memory Card Error

[Marcoiod__]

Hi, i have an old PC1060 and when i turn the camera on there is a black screen and a message "memory card error". I don't think it's a screen problem because when i open the settings the screen works normally, so i was wondering what could be the problem? thank everyone for the help.

[normadel]

Is there an SD card in the camera? Take it out and put it back in. Try again.

What size is the card? This 23-year-old camera will not like large cards. 8-16 GB  is more than I'd use in it. Smaller, even.

Do you have another card?

Then again, the camera may have just died.

[Marcoiod__]

okay I've tried with a 128MB sd card and now the message is gone, but the screen is still black 😞 I'm starting to lose hope on this camera. 

[normadel]

It's very possible the camera is a goner, much as I like making use of old ones myself.

Do you have the manual/User Guide? Here is where to get it:

https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/powershot-sd10

Look at pages 31-40.

You say that Settings screen show up but nothing else? If there's no viewing display? How about playback after taking a picture? If settings show, but not viewing or playback, I'm afraid you're out of luck.