Hi I have a Pentax Optio 50, which i have had for almost 2 years. I have never had any problems plugging this into my Mac G4 at home via the USB cable. Recently I had to replace my Hard Drive and get new OS software. I had been running Panther, but i decided to upgrade and get Tiger 10.4.10. When I plug my camera into the USB port either on the keyboard or directly into the computer, my mouse and the whole computer locks up and won't do anything until it is unplugged. The camera manual says the driver will be loaded automatically or will be located on the net. However this does not seem to bew happening. Is this a camera issue or is a Mac OS software issue? If anyone can advise I would appreciate it Thanks Dean K.
Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use iPhoto or any other photo cataloging program.
Posted on Aug 24, 2012
Hi there,
Save hours of searching online or wasting money on unnecessary repairs by talking to a 6YA Expert who can help you resolve this issue over the phone in a minute or two.
Best thing about this new service is that you are never placed on hold and get to talk to real repairmen in the US.
Here's a link to this great service
Good luck!
Posted on Jan 02, 2017
SOURCE: pentax optio s5i
Hold the OK key for 5 seconds while powering on the camera. this unlocks the menu and key modes.
Posted on Dec 04, 2007
SOURCE: need driver software download for
try this website
www.pentax.com/models/
Posted on Oct 04, 2008
SOURCE: Windows vista not compatible with pentax optio 33l
If you're using an sd card or most other standard memory cards you can buy a card reader very cheaply and plug it into the usb of your computer, your computer may even have a reader built in
Posted on Sep 03, 2009
SOURCE: How to unlock card in pentax optio Says Card
Hello
OK, if the memory card itself is locked, you might
sometimes get this error code. All you need to do is to take out the
memory card and switch the lever on the left side to the unlock.
If
the error is still displayed after you did the above, you might want to
try the card in another camera.
If
the card works in another camera . the problem is with your card reader
in your camera.
If you open you sd slot and look inside with a
sharp light , you should be able to see on the left side of the slot
there is a little copper or spring steel lever switch. This switch work
as follows:
1. When no card is inserted / no write protection ,
the switch is open and thus the protection is off.
2. When locked
card is inserted , the tab is depressed and tells the camera that the
card is lock.
Contrary to popular belief ,the little tab on the
sd card is not an electronic switch and does not physically influence
the card operation itself. If you put a locked card into a camera
without a sd lock switch , you would still be able to use the card
normally.
It is incredible difficult to fix this switch because
of space limitations in the sd card. Look into the sd slot and if you
can see the switch , use a needle to pull the little tab down toward the
base of the camera by about 2mm or until it works being careful not to
bend it.
If this does not resolve your problem , there might be a
short in the switch circuit and the camera will need to be disassembled
to resolve this error. This should cost no more than $50.
Please
feel free to contact me if you need further information
Kind
regards
Andrea
Posted on Aug 22, 2010
SOURCE: I have lost my cdrom
Don't connect your camera to your computer.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program, such as Picasa ( http://picasa.google.com ).
Posted on Mar 19, 2011
Mar 19, 2011 | Pentax Optio 50L Digital Camera
Mar 19, 2011 | Pentax Optio 50L Digital Camera
Mar 10, 2011 | Pentax Optio 50 Digital Camera
Aug 25, 2010 | Pentax Optio E10 Digital Camera
Jul 09, 2010 | Pentax Optio S5z Digital Camera
May 17, 2010 | Pentax Optio M20 Digital Camera
Nov 01, 2009 | Pentax Optio E10 Digital Camera
Jan 03, 2009 | Pentax Optio 60 Digital Camera
Oct 01, 2008 | Pentax Optio M20 Digital Camera
Sep 03, 2008 | Pentax Optio 50 Digital Camera
50 people viewed this question
Usually answered in minutes!
×