Olympus Software?

"Old Nick" <nsnfwhite.DeleteThis@iinet.net.au> wrote in message
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 > I Camedia Master Siftware really as basic and awful as I think? I am
 > more than willing to be corrected. Becauswe otherwise I have to simply
 > copy and paster, then open some othert software and work with the
 > files.
 >

Most folks on this NG seem to think as you do. The easiest way to transfer
files is with a card reader. It is easier to take the card from the camera,
download the files to the computer, and put the card back, than it is to
connect the camera itself to the computer.

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Hmmm...interesting.
Maybe that's what I need.
I, too, have a C-750 and have had no end of trouble with the software (Camedia)
when trying to download images to my PC. Then, I got rid of any trace of the
software and resorted to directly having the camera driver communicate with the
computer (as removable drive "E"). It worked once but when I tried later (using
the USB port) the computer failed to recognize the camera connection!!! I have
just about had it with downloading.

Which card reader do you recommend? I assume it is connected to the PC via a USB
connection?
Thanks!

P.K.

Marvin Margoshes wrote:

 > "Old Nick" <nsnfwhite.RemoveThis@iinet.net.au> wrote in message
 > news:f2b3uv4gst85b59fdr3dun14cm2h4igt1l@4ax.com...
  > > I Camedia Master Siftware really as basic and awful as I think? I am
  > > more than willing to be corrected. Becauswe otherwise I have to simply
  > > copy and paster, then open some othert software and work with the
  > > files.
  > >
 >
 > Most folks on this NG seem to think as you do. The easiest way to transfer
 > files is with a card reader. It is easier to take the card from the camera,
 > download the files to the computer, and put the card back, than it is to
 > connect the camera itself to the computer.
 >
 > <snip>

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"Phil Knox" <jpk DeleteThis @videotron.ca> wrote in message
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 > Hmmm...interesting.
 > Maybe that's what I need.
 > I, too, have a C-750 and have had no end of trouble with the software
(Camedia)
 > when trying to download images to my PC. Then, I got rid of any trace of
the
 > software and resorted to directly having the camera driver communicate
with the
 > computer (as removable drive "E"). It worked once but when I tried later
(using
 > the USB port) the computer failed to recognize the camera connection!!! I
have
 > just about had it with downloading.
 >
 > Which card reader do you recommend? I assume it is connected to the PC via
a USB
 > connection?
 > Thanks!
 >
 > P.K.

I've had a Lexar for about three years, and I've been happy with it. I'm
not sure that it is actuallty better than the competition, though.

I think of a card reader as a tool that is useful beyond cameras. I use it
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Phil Knox,
If the Camera connection worked once, then it will work again.

You need StillImageMonitor running. It must be loaded at Startup.

To check Start>Run. Type msconfig, click OK. On the Startup tab look for a
check mark beside StillImageMonitor. To make sure all drivers are being
loaded, on the General Tab, tick Normal Startup, then Click OK. Reboot the
computer.

All should be working now.
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"Phil Knox" <jpk DeleteThis @videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:3FE22B33.F08F5FD4@videotron.ca...
 > Hmmm...interesting.
 > Maybe that's what I need.
 > I, too, have a C-750 and have had no end of trouble with the software
(Camedia)
 > when trying to download images to my PC. Then, I got rid of any trace of
the
 > software and resorted to directly having the camera driver communicate
with the
 > computer (as removable drive "E"). It worked once but when I tried later
(using
 > the USB port) the computer failed to recognize the camera connection!!! I
have
 > just about had it with downloading.
 >
 > Which card reader do you recommend? I assume it is connected to the PC via
a USB
 > connection?
 > Thanks!
 >
 > P.K.
 >
 > Marvin Margoshes wrote:
 >
  > > "Old Nick" <nsnfwhite DeleteThis @iinet.net.au> wrote in message
  > > news:f2b3uv4gst85b59fdr3dun14cm2h4igt1l@4ax.com...
   > > > I Camedia Master Siftware really as basic and awful as I think? I am
   > > > more than willing to be corrected. Becauswe otherwise I have to simply
   > > > copy and paster, then open some othert software and work with the
   > > > files.
   > > >
  > >
  > > Most folks on this NG seem to think as you do. The easiest way to
transfer
  > > files is with a card reader. It is easier to take the card from the
camera,
  > > download the files to the computer, and put the card back, than it is to
  > > connect the camera itself to the computer.
  > >
  > > <snip>
 >
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 >
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OK.
Thks for the tip.
I checked msconfig and always have "Stimon" running. Also, have checked "normal
startup". Will let you know after several attempts at d/ling pics.

P.K.



CSM1 wrote:

 > Phil Knox,
 > If the Camera connection worked once, then it will work again.
 >
 > You need StillImageMonitor running. It must be loaded at Startup.
 >
 > To check Start>Run. Type msconfig, click OK. On the Startup tab look for a
 > check mark beside StillImageMonitor. To make sure all drivers are being
 > loaded, on the General Tab, tick Normal Startup, then Click OK. Reboot the
 > computer.
 >
 > All should be working now.
 > --
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 > "Phil Knox" <jpk.RemoveThis@videotron.ca> wrote in message
 > news:3FE22B33.F08F5FD4@videotron.ca...
  > > Hmmm...interesting.
  > > Maybe that's what I need.
  > > I, too, have a C-750 and have had no end of trouble with the software
 > (Camedia)
  > > when trying to download images to my PC. Then, I got rid of any trace of
 > the
  > > software and resorted to directly having the camera driver communicate
 > with the
  > > computer (as removable drive "E"). It worked once but when I tried later
 > (using
  > > the USB port) the computer failed to recognize the camera connection!!! I
 > have
  > > just about had it with downloading.
  > >
  > > Which card reader do you recommend? I assume it is connected to the PC via
 > a USB
  > > connection?
  > > Thanks!
  > >
  > > P.K.
  > >
  > > Marvin Margoshes wrote:
  > >
   > > > "Old Nick" <nsnfwhite.RemoveThis@iinet.net.au> wrote in message
   > > > news:f2b3uv4gst85b59fdr3dun14cm2h4igt1l@4ax.com...
   > > > > I Camedia Master Siftware really as basic and awful as I think? I am
   > > > > more than willing to be corrected. Becauswe otherwise I have to simply
   > > > > copy and paster, then open some othert software and work with the
   > > > > files.
   > > > >
   > > >
   > > > Most folks on this NG seem to think as you do. The easiest way to
 > transfer
   > > > files is with a card reader. It is easier to take the card from the
 > camera,
   > > > download the files to the computer, and put the card back, than it is to
   > > > connect the camera itself to the computer.
   > > >
   > > > <snip>
  > >
  > > --
  > > Sweeping Québec
  > > -timely articles on the provincial curling scene
  > >
  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec</a> (English)
  > >
  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr</a> (en français)
  > >
  > >

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Follow-up...

I took a single pic, turned the camera off, connected the USB patch cord, turned
the cam on in the "arrow" setting on the top dial and it d/led (or is it really
"uploaded"?) the pic to the PC. I opened "my computer" and then clicked on "drive E
(removable drive). Into two folders and then saw the pic...no prob.

With the cam still attached an on I deleted the pic from the folder and it deleted
it from the camera too. Neat! Then I turned the camera off, unplugged the patch
cord and proceeded to take a couple of new pics.

I turned the cam off, connected the USB cord, set the dial to the "arrow" setting
and turned the cam on. The LED light flashed once but not a second time as per
usual. Then windows opened up a message saying that new hardware had been detected
but it did not register it. I checked in system properties (right clicking on "my
computer") and in "devise manager" under USB controllers, it showed an "unknown
device" with a red X.

I think I have a serious problem somewhere!!!! Help!!

Phil

Phil Knox wrote:

 > OK.
 > Thks for the tip.
 > I checked msconfig and always have "Stimon" running. Also, have checked "normal
 > startup". Will let you know after several attempts at d/ling pics.
 >
 > P.K.
 >
 > CSM1 wrote:
 >
  > > Phil Knox,
  > > If the Camera connection worked once, then it will work again.
  > >
  > > You need StillImageMonitor running. It must be loaded at Startup.
  > >
  > > To check Start>Run. Type msconfig, click OK. On the Startup tab look for a
  > > check mark beside StillImageMonitor. To make sure all drivers are being
  > > loaded, on the General Tab, tick Normal Startup, then Click OK. Reboot the
  > > computer.
  > >
  > > All should be working now.
  > > --
  > > CSM1
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  > > --
  > > "Phil Knox" <jpk.RemoveThis@videotron.ca> wrote in message
  > > news:3FE22B33.F08F5FD4@videotron.ca...
   > > > Hmmm...interesting.
   > > > Maybe that's what I need.
   > > > I, too, have a C-750 and have had no end of trouble with the software
  > > (Camedia)
   > > > when trying to download images to my PC. Then, I got rid of any trace of
  > > the
   > > > software and resorted to directly having the camera driver communicate
  > > with the
   > > > computer (as removable drive "E"). It worked once but when I tried later
  > > (using
   > > > the USB port) the computer failed to recognize the camera connection!!! I
  > > have
   > > > just about had it with downloading.
   > > >
   > > > Which card reader do you recommend? I assume it is connected to the PC via
  > > a USB
   > > > connection?
   > > > Thanks!
   > > >
   > > > P.K.
   > > >
   > > > Marvin Margoshes wrote:
   > > >
   > > > > "Old Nick" <nsnfwhite.RemoveThis@iinet.net.au> wrote in message
   > > > > news:f2b3uv4gst85b59fdr3dun14cm2h4igt1l@4ax.com...
   > > > > > I Camedia Master Siftware really as basic and awful as I think? I am
   > > > > > more than willing to be corrected. Becauswe otherwise I have to simply
   > > > > > copy and paster, then open some othert software and work with the
   > > > > > files.
   > > > > >
   > > > >
   > > > > Most folks on this NG seem to think as you do. The easiest way to
  > > transfer
   > > > > files is with a card reader. It is easier to take the card from the
  > > camera,
   > > > > download the files to the computer, and put the card back, than it is to
   > > > > connect the camera itself to the computer.
   > > > >
   > > > > <snip>
   > > >
   > > > --
   > > > Sweeping Québec
   > > > -timely articles on the provincial curling scene
   > > >
   > > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec</a> (English)
   > > >
   > > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr</a> (en français)
   > > >
   > > >
 >
 > --
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On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:33:23 -0500, Phil Knox <jpk.TakeThisOut@videotron.ca> wrote
something
.......and in reply I say!:

I am not sure I can justify a card reader. I have connected several
times now, using the USB port, and I have had no trouble.

I wonder if you are not just as likely to have trouble with a card
reader being recognised. No expert, but if it's USB, then I cannot see
any reason for it to behave better.

BTW, anyone know of any good Olympus forums. I am on a steep learning
curve. From your reply I have at least one other person I can talk to
right here <G>, but a whole group can be really useful if it's at all
active. I have seen a couple of very quiet ones..

 >Hmmm...interesting.
 >Maybe that's what I need.
 >I, too, have a C-750 and have had no end of trouble with the software (Camedia)
 >when trying to download images to my PC. Then, I got rid of any trace of the
 >software and resorted to directly having the camera driver communicate with the
 >computer (as removable drive "E"). It worked once but when I tried later (using
 >the USB port) the computer failed to recognize the camera connection!!! I have
 >just about had it with downloading.
 >
 >Which card reader do you recommend? I assume it is connected to the PC via a USB
 >connection?
 >Thanks!
 >
 >P.K.
 >
 >Marvin Margoshes wrote:
 >
  >> "Old Nick" <nsnfwhite.TakeThisOut@iinet.net.au> wrote in message
  >> news:f2b3uv4gst85b59fdr3dun14cm2h4igt1l@4ax.com...
   >> > I Camedia Master Siftware really as basic and awful as I think? I am
   >> > more than willing to be corrected. Becauswe otherwise I have to simply
   >> > copy and paster, then open some othert software and work with the
   >> > files.
   >> >
  >>
  >> Most folks on this NG seem to think as you do. The easiest way to transfer
  >> files is with a card reader. It is easier to take the card from the camera,
  >> download the files to the computer, and put the card back, than it is to
  >> connect the camera itself to the computer.
  >>
  >> <snip>

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On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 16:22:04 -0000, "Rich" <me RemoveThis @here.com> wrote
something
.......and in reply I say!:

Thanks Rich.

I have done what you suggest. I will have to get PSP or whatever.
Camedia allowed thumbnails, and other stuff I have does not.

Why would these bundle such an awful piece of software? I know bundled
stuff is usually pretty ordinary, but this SUX!

 >just plug the camera into the pc's usb port - in 'my computer' the camera
 >will show up like another hard drive - just copy the files off it from here
 >and edit them in any application you like ie photoshop
 >
 >Rich
 >
 >www.digitalmood.co.uk

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On Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:18:51 +0800, Old Nick <nsnfwhite.RemoveThis@iinet.net.au> wrote:

 >On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:33:23 -0500, Phil Knox <jpk.RemoveThis@videotron.ca> wrote
 >something
 >......and in reply I say!:

 >I am not sure I can justify a card reader. I have connected several
 >times now, using the USB port, and I have had no trouble.

Can't justify a few pounds for a USB card reader
which will make downloading photos totally easy?

 >I wonder if you are not just as likely to have trouble with a card
 >reader being recognised. No expert, but if it's USB, then I cannot see
 >any reason for it to behave better.

No. Most of them have decent driver software, which is
more than can be said for the software provided to hook
the camera up to the PC. If you have a spare card, you can
use the reader as an extra drive when you're not using it
to download photos.

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Hi Phil,

Wow, You do have a problem! Ha, Ha.

I assume Windows 98, XP is not the same, XP has an automatic process.

Please read the instructions for installing and using the USB driver in your
Camera Manual. There are also instructions to see if the driver is installed
correctly.
If you have the PDF version of the C-750 manual, it starts on page 215 of
238.
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/C750UZ_Ref_Eng.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/C750UZ_Ref_Eng.pdf</a> (8.7MB)

Look for the title:
Installing the USB driver for Windows 98
(When using Windows 98/98 SE)

With Windows Explorer, look at your Camedia CD, Look for a folder
\USB\Win98. In that folder there should a file named Uninstal.exe, Double
click (run) to uninstall the failed installation.

Do the Install of the USB driver again per the instructions in the manual.

If the above procedure does not fix the problem, then do the following:
Try deleting the yellow or red marked entry in Device Manager. (Click on the
line, then Click Remove). Reboot the computer. You may need the Camedia disk
and the Windows CD.

Let the computer complete installing the USB Driver for the Olympus C-750.
If you have to point the Hardware Wizard to the location of the USB driver,
it is probably in a \USB\Win98 folder on the Camedia CD.

I would avoid deleting pictures with the PC. Only delete or format the
memory card in the Camera! The main danger of deleting pictures with the PC,
is if anything goes wrong, you are screwed.(pardon the Language!) You should
only Copy the picture(s) from the camera to a folder on the PC. Do not use
Cut or Delete on the PC.

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"Phil Knox" <jpk.RemoveThis@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:3FE3428B.9110E88D@videotron.ca...
 > Follow-up...
 >
 > I took a single pic, turned the camera off, connected the USB patch cord,
turned
 > the cam on in the "arrow" setting on the top dial and it d/led (or is it
really
 > "uploaded"?) the pic to the PC. I opened "my computer" and then clicked on
"drive E
 > (removable drive). Into two folders and then saw the pic...no prob.
 >
 > With the cam still attached an on I deleted the pic from the folder and it
deleted
 > it from the camera too. Neat! Then I turned the camera off, unplugged the
patch
 > cord and proceeded to take a couple of new pics.
 >
 > I turned the cam off, connected the USB cord, set the dial to the "arrow"
setting
 > and turned the cam on. The LED light flashed once but not a second time as
per
 > usual. Then windows opened up a message saying that new hardware had been
detected
 > but it did not register it. I checked in system properties (right clicking
on "my
 > computer") and in "devise manager" under USB controllers, it showed an
"unknown
 > device" with a red X.
 >
 > I think I have a serious problem somewhere!!!! Help!!
 >
 > Phil
 >
 > Phil Knox wrote:
 >
  > > OK.
  > > Thks for the tip.
  > > I checked msconfig and always have "Stimon" running. Also, have checked
"normal
  > > startup". Will let you know after several attempts at d/ling pics.
  > >
  > > P.K.
  > >
  > > CSM1 wrote:
  > >
   > > > Phil Knox,
   > > > If the Camera connection worked once, then it will work again.
   > > >
   > > > You need StillImageMonitor running. It must be loaded at Startup.
   > > >
   > > > To check Start>Run. Type msconfig, click OK. On the Startup tab look
for a
   > > > check mark beside StillImageMonitor. To make sure all drivers are
being
   > > > loaded, on the General Tab, tick Normal Startup, then Click OK. Reboot
the
   > > > computer.
   > > >
   > > > All should be working now.
   > > > --
   > > > CSM1
<font color=brown>   > > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.carlmcmillan.com</font" target="_blank">http://www.carlmcmillan.com</font</a>>
   > > > --
   > > > "Phil Knox" <jpk.RemoveThis@videotron.ca> wrote in message
   > > > news:3FE22B33.F08F5FD4@videotron.ca...
   > > > > Hmmm...interesting.
   > > > > Maybe that's what I need.
   > > > > I, too, have a C-750 and have had no end of trouble with the
software
   > > > (Camedia)
   > > > > when trying to download images to my PC. Then, I got rid of any
trace of
   > > > the
   > > > > software and resorted to directly having the camera driver
communicate
   > > > with the
   > > > > computer (as removable drive "E"). It worked once but when I tried
later
   > > > (using
   > > > > the USB port) the computer failed to recognize the camera
connection!!! I
   > > > have
   > > > > just about had it with downloading.
   > > > >
   > > > > Which card reader do you recommend? I assume it is connected to the
PC via
   > > > a USB
   > > > > connection?
   > > > > Thanks!
   > > > >
   > > > > P.K.
   > > > >
   > > > > Marvin Margoshes wrote:
   > > > >
   > > > > > "Old Nick" <nsnfwhite.RemoveThis@iinet.net.au> wrote in message
   > > > > > news:f2b3uv4gst85b59fdr3dun14cm2h4igt1l@4ax.com...
   > > > > > > I Camedia Master Siftware really as basic and awful as I think?
I am
   > > > > > > more than willing to be corrected. Becauswe otherwise I have to
simply
   > > > > > > copy and paster, then open some othert software and work with
the
   > > > > > > files.
   > > > > > >
   > > > > >
   > > > > > Most folks on this NG seem to think as you do. The easiest way to
   > > > transfer
   > > > > > files is with a card reader. It is easier to take the card from
the
   > > > camera,
   > > > > > download the files to the computer, and put the card back, than it
is to
   > > > > > connect the camera itself to the computer.
   > > > > >
   > > > > > <snip>
   > > > >
   > > > > --
   > > > > Sweeping Québec
   > > > > -timely articles on the provincial curling scene
   > > > >
   > > > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec</a> (English)
   > > > >
   > > > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr</a> (en français)
   > > > >
   > > > >
  > >
  > > --
  > > Sweeping Québec
  > > -timely articles on the provincial curling scene
  > >
  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec</a> (English)
  > >
  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr</a> (en français)
 >
 > --
 > Sweeping Québec
 > -timely articles on the provincial curling scene
 >
 > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec</a> (English)
 >
 > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr" target="_blank">http://www.curling-quebec.qc.ca/sweeping-quebec-fr</a> (en français)
 >
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Old Nick, Yahoo has a few Olympus forums, don't know if they are any good or
not.

"Old Nick" <nsnfwhite DeleteThis @iinet.net.au> wrote in message
news:p515uvoqjohs0dh2utetj9hujl5v7scbrc@4ax.com...
 > On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:33:23 -0500, Phil Knox <jpk DeleteThis @videotron.ca> wrote
 > something
 > ......and in reply I say!:
 >
 > I am not sure I can justify a card reader. I have connected several
 > times now, using the USB port, and I have had no trouble.
 >
 > I wonder if you are not just as likely to have trouble with a card
 > reader being recognised. No expert, but if it's USB, then I cannot see
 > any reason for it to behave better.
 >
 > BTW, anyone know of any good Olympus forums. I am on a steep learning
 > curve. From your reply I have at least one other person I can talk to
 > right here <G>, but a whole group can be really useful if it's at all
 > active. I have seen a couple of very quiet ones..
 >
  > >Hmmm...interesting.
  > >Maybe that's what I need.
  > >I, too, have a C-750 and have had no end of trouble with the software
(Camedia)
  > >when trying to download images to my PC. Then, I got rid of any trace of
the
  > >software and resorted to directly having the camera driver communicate
with the
  > >computer (as removable drive "E"). It worked once but when I tried later
(using
  > >the USB port) the computer failed to recognize the camera connection!!! I
have
  > >just about had it with downloading.
  > >
  > >Which card reader do you recommend? I assume it is connected to the PC
via a USB
  > >connection?
  > >Thanks!
  > >
  > >P.K.
  > >
  > >Marvin Margoshes wrote:
  > >
   > >> "Old Nick" <nsnfwhite DeleteThis @iinet.net.au> wrote in message
   > >> news:f2b3uv4gst85b59fdr3dun14cm2h4igt1l@4ax.com...
   > >> > I Camedia Master Siftware really as basic and awful as I think? I am
   > >> > more than willing to be corrected. Becauswe otherwise I have to
simply
   > >> > copy and paster, then open some othert software and work with the
   > >> > files.
   > >> >
   > >>
   > >> Most folks on this NG seem to think as you do. The easiest way to
transfer
   > >> files is with a card reader. It is easier to take the card from the
camera,
   > >> download the files to the computer, and put the card back, than it is
to
   > >> connect the camera itself to the computer.
   > >>
   > >> <snip>
 >
 > **************************************************** sorry
 > remove ns from my header address to reply via email
 >
 > I was frightened by the idea of a conspiracy that was
 > causing it all.
 > But then I was terrified that maybe there was no plan,
 > really. Is this unpleasant mess all a mistake?
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On Fri, 19 Dec 2003 15:30:08 +0000, Jim <afton370 DeleteThis @yahoo.co-uk> wrote
something
.......and in reply I say!:

 >On Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:18:51 +0800, Old Nick <nsnfwhite DeleteThis @iinet.net.au> wrote:
 >
  >>On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:33:23 -0500, Phil Knox <jpk DeleteThis @videotron.ca> wrote
  >>something
  >>......and in reply I say!:
 >
  >>I am not sure I can justify a card reader. I have connected several
  >>times now, using the USB port, and I have had no trouble.
 >
 >Can't justify a few pounds for a USB card reader
 >which will make downloading photos totally easy?

Well, for me it's not a few pounds. I was quoted Aud$99 for an XD
reader.

 >No. Most of them have decent driver software, which is
 >more than can be said for the software provided to hook
 >the camera up to the PC.

I have yet to experience any problems. I have hooked up the camera
several times now, simply see it as a drive, and copy stuff across. It
auto-connected when I plugged it in, which I have been told is a
feature of the C750. The software to _view_ the stuff is crap, but the
drivers seem OK so far.

 > If you have a spare card, you can
 >use the reader as an extra drive when you're not using it
 >to download photos.

Not sure what you mean here. Do you mean leave an XD card (or
whatever) in the reader and use it as a drive for the PC? To what
purpose? Or do you mean something else?
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On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:14:46 GMT, "Norm" <nospam.TakeThisOut@nospam.com> wrote
something
.......and in reply I say!:

I went there. Still looking :-<

I also went to the Olympus site. They have a forum. Still looking....

Maybe I will simply hang around here, as there seems to be a few
knowledgeable people here.

 >Old Nick, Yahoo has a few Olympus forums, don't know if they are any good or
 >not.

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