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Judd King (canonshooter) 0 pts
June 6, 2008 2:20 PM
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My Dell Latitude D505 laptop won't recognize my Canon sd1000.

My canon sd 1000 is recognized by other computers when I plug it in and turn it on. My computer recognizes other canon cameras. However, my computer won't recognize my sd 1000. Help!
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
June 11, 2008 2:44 PM
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Judd,

What operating system are you using on your Dell D505? That may be what is preventing you from using the camera.

The camera also synchs using a USB 2.0 interface. If you have an older interface, that could also be the problem.

Andrew
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Judd King (canonshooter) 0 pts
June 11, 2008 7:05 PM
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I'm using Windows XP. A colleague has the same computer, etc (Dell Latitude D505). His computer recognized my camera just fine.

I'm using USB 2.0 interface and have not had problems with it.
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
June 12, 2008 8:23 AM
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Judd,

Because your camera is recognized on other computers you use, I would say it is something wrong with the Latitude D505. While you can look for updated camera drivers on Canon's site. You shouldn't need drivers for XP.

Try the other USB ports on the computer and see if all of them give you issues. I have seen single USB ports go bad on computers before as well. Other than that, it might be something internal on the computer itself. Dell might be the best place to go for additional support.

Andrew
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Judd King (canonshooter) 0 pts
June 12, 2008 3:54 PM
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Thanks Andrew.
My USB ports work fine.
When I plugged the camera into my USB tree, my computer told me that my camera (correctly identified by the computer) was a high speed device and needed to be plugged directly into my USB port.
When I turn my camera on, I hear the sound that the computer has acknowledged that a device has been plugged in but the camera doesn't show up anywhere.
The Canon site doesn't offer me anything because I don't need drivers.
When my computer wants me to go through the process to install the camera, I come to a place where there are camera companies listed, but not Canon. I think that that must be an XP issue.

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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
June 13, 2008 9:37 AM
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Judd,

You said you plugged it into the USB tree and it said your camera needed to be plugged directly into the computer? I'm assuming you did this. If you're just trying to download photos to your computer, you might have better luck using a SD card reader. Good luck.

Andrew
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Judd King (canonshooter) 0 pts
June 13, 2008 12:15 PM
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Yes, I did plug it directly into the USB port of the computer from the beginning.

I have no problems when I use an sd card reader. I am trying to get around that necessity, however. I'm thinking that there is a simple resolution that someone will be able to give me. So far, no luck.
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
June 13, 2008 12:35 PM
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Judd,

You might try going to Windows.com to download any available updates to XP. It may be a patch issue that you just need to download and install.

Andrew
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Judd King (canonshooter) 0 pts
June 18, 2008 6:39 PM
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I did that. Still no change. Perhaps I'll just go with a card reader for now.
In the set up information (I believe for recognition of hardware--images) through the computer software Nikon is listed but Canon is not. Perhaps that is where the problem is and I can't seem to find a way to get Canon on the list.
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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts
June 19, 2008 10:18 AM
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Judd,

You would have to go through either Window's or Dell to get updated drivers (if possible). Good luck to you.

Andrew
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