I have just bought a olympus xd picture card m+2gb memory card.
The instructions said that the card was already formatted and was ready to go, but when I put it in my camera the screen came up with 2 options "power off" or "format". I decided to click on format because there was nothing else to press and then it said "error with card". And I couldn't do anything else with camera expect switch it off.

I would be grateful if anyone knows how to help me with this thanks

The memory card was probably broken when you bought it. So If you still have the receipt, go back to the store and have it replaced.

OK thanks