OT: Digicam probs, need help

[Getrag]

This camera/computer is playing at silly buggers

When i switch on the camera im prompted to find the driver for it. I've directed it to look in the CD that came with it and microsoft update, neither of which has it.

The camera is a fujifilm ix-100. Any ideas appreciated.

[ErnestM]

Operating System? (98,98se,ME,XP,DOS,OS2,CPM)?

ErnestM

[Getrag]

98se...which i dont have the cd for, but could get it.

>> Edited by Getrag on Wednesday 26th March 17:04

[ErnestM]

Right...

Here are some quick tips:

1. Most cameras require you to install the software from the accompanying CD and reboot for your particular windows installation. When you reboot, then you can turn on the camera and it will load appropriate drivers, etc (check your documentation)

2. Be sure the camera is turned on before you look for it via the computer

3. Be sure the camera has media loaded (mm card, smartmedia, whatever)

USB installs are different than any other type of install because of how they load. You will run into the same problem with scanners and some printer types (ie - you just can't "hunt for drivers")

ErnestM

[viper]

is the pc looking in the right folder on the CD ?, the
driver file is sometimes buried in with other files, and you need to point it in the right direction

[ErnestM]

Getrag...

How did you do?

ErnestM

[Getrag]

Sorry, been off the computer for a bit.

I tried all the advice but to no avail.

Now when i switch on the camera while its connected to the computer, nothing happens, which is a step backwards. There is no usb prompt at all. Im sure the camera is fine because its worked on a friends computer. Any ideas?

[size13]

have you tried plugging the camera in, switched on with the computer already booted up? See if the computer finds it then.

[Getrag]

Yeah, thats what ive been doing, switching the camera on with the computer on.

[viper]

usb port conflict?

[Getrag]

Thanks for the advice. I'll try and get a computer tech friend to have a look at it.

[ErnestM]

viper said: usb port conflict?

Concur...

Try Start>Settings>Control Panel>System and then check out your hardware for any yellow circles where the USB is listed...

ErnestM