You can get them here ( pccables.com/cgi-bin/orders...  ).
Reliable site!

Hi Claude,

You are running Windows XP, correct? What happens when you connect the camera via USB? You ought to be able to open My Computer see the camera listed there.

neither suggestions worked

Hi, I noticed that you haven't marked any replies as the "best answer." Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on digitalcamera-hq.com  so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days. Good luck!

Dave,

XP has built in driver to recognize this camera. You need not go round looking for one because there is none.
Win 98, on the other hand is different. You need to provide a driver and Win98 driver will not work in XP.

There was a question in this Q&A some two years ago where the wife complaints her XP does not recognize her Camera, whereas her husbands XP does.
When a User come across such problems, it probably means XP needs to be re-installed to provide a clean OS.

Actually if you invest in a $10 card reader, you can use it to download all the pictures taken by the camera.
I wouldn't worry about the computer not recognizing the camera at all, if you plan to buy the camera.

2GB us the ceiling which SD cards operate. After that, they go to SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) which can only be used in SDHC compatible cameras. You should be fine.

Be allow me to make an pitch for using several smaller cards, rather than one large one. Reason being, insurance. Any memory card can fail or become corrupted. And when you're on vacation the last thing you want is to lose the opportunity to take pictures until you can recover that media card with a software utility. If your card goes bad, swapping another one for it at that moment is of advantage so you can keep taking pics. Then, later when you're in front of your PC, you can use a utility like F-recover to get back your pictures and recover your card.

Anonymous is right on this one- <a href="forums.g4tv.com/messageview...  a discussion for anyone who is still wondering about this. As the forum says, this is just the camera's limitation and there isn't a way to update it. Cards larger than 512mb won't work with this camera, but you can of course buy multiple 512mb cards if you need more storage.

The only place I could find one is duracelldirect.com I have used this site before and have never had a problem. The exact URL for what you are looking for is: duracelldirect.com/gateway_... 

That's a lot higher than ebay...fyi

$15.95 + free shipping - eBay has nothing currently.


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Ann, I am guessing that you have Gateway DC T50? If so then the user guide is here ( support.gateway.com/s/Manua...  ) for viewing or download.

Hi there,
If you're getting a message that says Protected Card, here's what you should check for: take the card out of the camera and look at the card itself; there may be a small switch on the side of it. It's a little tab-shaped piece of plastic that slides back and forth to unlock/ unprotect the card. Slide it to unlock and try again, and see if that fixes the problem.

If it doesn't, it is possible that the card you're using isn't compatible with the camera, either in type or in MB. Let me know if you still have the problem, and if so what type of card you're using and whether it worked in the other cameras.

Are all the cameras the same model? Even if they are, the problem may just be that the card hasn't been formatted in that particular camera, so it's not recognizing it. Sometimes when you switch a card from one camera to another, you have to format it in the new camera just so that everything is recognized (especially if they are different models). This is, of course, a pain if you want to save photos, as formatting erases them, but check and see if you're able to do it (use the menu in the camera that the card isn't working with, choose Format, see if it functions). If it's still not working... let me know what models you're dealing with here and I'll look into it more!

The internal memory is going to work no matter what, so I can see how it is seeming like it is set to use just that. Probably what is really happening is the camera just isn't recognizing the memory card at all, so it's behaving as though all it has is the internal memory. The question (obviously) is why isn't it recognizing the memory card. Usually the problem when that happens is with the card, but since yours are working fine in another camera, then we know that's not it.

I did some reading, and I found a review by a user (<a href="dpreview.com/reviews/read_o...  the page is a little confusing at first, but your camera is identical to the Toshiba one pictured there, and he is talking about yours in his post) who mentioned that he had the same problem you are having- the card reads as protected even when it's not and the camera can't recognize it. He says that just powering off the camera and turning it back on solved it for him, but I have the feeling that isn't working on yours (although feel free to try it; even pull the batteries for a few minutes, then put them back in and power back up. Sometimes that works better than a Reset). But at least now we know it's an issue that the camera has and that it's not something you are missing/ a weird setting etc. I did check for firmware updates, but you have the current one on this camera and none of the updates (for Toshiba or Gateway) mention this issue, so I don't think that's it.

You have already done a reset, which is often the best way to clear error codes; maddeningly, after looking through the entire Gateway site I'm not finding any help on this. I hate doing this, but I think I'm going to have to advise you to give Gateway a call (try 800-369-1409). We've exhausted all the possibilities that it's something you can fix, so based on that (as well as that other user's post) it seems to be a camera error. Although they aren't offering support and updates on this camera anymore, they may still be able to troubleshoot you over the phone if it's something easy, or else offer you a repair. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that!

This is the best place to download what you need at Gateway Support ( support.gateway.com/s/camer...  ). This is a link to your specific model. The software might not be avalible anymore but having the drivers is the most important part.

Good Luck

it's pretty much worthless now, try taking the camera apart and messing with the lens controls to try to get it down. the camera is a bad model, I suggest buying a cannon brand and getting an extended waranty.

really all you need to do is shove the lence back in it may seem like your hurting it but it makes it work agin but make sure you do this while its off

Hi. Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on digitalcamera-hq.com  so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days. Good luck!

Probably the camera is not compatible with that capacity. Try using a smaller and generic card, like 256 MB or 512 MB.

where do you find these cards ????no one has lower thn a 1G ????

Why don't you call Gateway, or go online and search for the user manual?

The separate battery seems like a clever idea, actually---saving the AA's for photos.

That just means that your SD card is in protected mode. There is a tiny plastic switch on your camera's card which protects the card and prevents it from being written to. You just push the switch down and you can write to it again. No problems there.

Have you tried inserting another card? If you can repeat the issue, then you know it's a camera issue. Recommend that you reset the camera and look for firmware updates on Gateway's website.

If you can't, then suggest you try reformatting the card using a USB memory card reader and do it via your PC.

It looks like the original T-50 battery was made by Duracell, so I would go to them. I don't think any store except for Batteries Plus or other specialty battery stores would carry this battery. Here is a Duracell site that carries it. duracelldirect.com/gateway_... 
Hope this helps, if you have any other questions feel free to ask.

I bought a BP-N60-CL at Office Max. It is 1000Mah so slightly better current rating than the original battery (960 Mah). A sticker on the battery states it fits HP digital cameras models HP R607, R707, R717 and all similar models. The sticker also states the battery is a replacement for HP R07. I bet HP made the camera for Gateway so that is why the HP battery fits.

There's a small write protect switch on the side of the card. Just make sure it's put in the write position and you're ready to shoot pictures. If you're talking about the picture files themselves are locked and you can't edit them, look in the file's properties to see if the pictures are read only. Try and change that setting in the properties. Save and reopen.

Well, as far as the overheating, this could be due to a poor design of the camera, of maybe a defect in the camera. If it excessively hot, then I would take it in to a repair shop to get the thermoregulator in the battery checked out. If its just warm, then its probably just due to a poorly manufactured from gateway, who really shouldn't have made a camera in the first place. As far as transferring the pictures to the computer, make sure that all of the camera drivers and software are properly installed. If they are and its still not working, try buying a card reader which is only $10-15, and just putting the card into this, and reading it directly through the computer. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions feel free to ask.

Since the lithos are proprietary, that means you'll probably have to go to Gateway for em. But I'd check Amazon anyway. You never know.

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OP obviously is no more interested.

Try following these steps, probably from step 4 onwards:
camerarepair.blogspot.com/2... 
It may be a longshot, but these are probably the only solutions that will fix your camera, because the lens is broken. If these don't work, honestly I think you're out of luck.

Can you give us more information? How did it happen? Was it dropped?

What I would recommend is to cycle the camera on/off and see it if works it's way loose. If not, then you'll have to send it in for repair.

But understand that without warranty coverage the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.

Not worth the cost. It would cost more to replace than the camera is worth. Rule of thumb states that if it costs over 50% the original purchase price to repair (and it will) you're better off applying that money to the purchase of a newer camera model.

But if you're in earnest, I'd check eBay for a parts camera.

Do I force it out, or just give up and get rid of the camera?

While the carc is out, reset it. Get your images off the card using a card reader. Reformat the card in your camera. You should be fine now. Thing is, sometimes a card can have a bad sector which causes it to have a card error. Reformatting it should solve the issue. But if it happens again, I'd toss the card altogether.

Does it do it with muiltiple cards? If not, then you have a failing SD card. If so, then that points to a camera issue.

A usb card reader is your best bet. Then you can just drag and drop onto your PC.

Well, at nearly 5 years old, it wouldn't be surprising that the lithium ion battery has lost enough capacity that it can't power the camera. But it could easily be that the battery contacts are dirty and the battery isn't getting enough connectivity. Try cleaning the contacts of both camera and battery with a pencil eraser. That may help. Otherwise, the only real way to tell is to insert another battery and see if it works right.