Windows 7 USB driver for Optio S4i

HappySnapper · 10-10-2010, 05:10 PM

Had to post this here as the camera forum is not accepting new posts ????

I need a USB driver for windows 7 (64bit)

Have searched internet but only old driver for xp seems available and other forums suggest windows vista didn't need a USB driver as one built in to the OS.

I have win 7 laptop & am mortified I can't download my latest photos to it.

I love my optio s4i and it has served me well.

HELP PLEASE....................

Can anyone suggest where I can find a driver?

I am waiting for pentax live chat to ask them but they are not at work yet it appears due to different time zone from New Zealand.......

sigh................

Last edited by HappySnapper; 10-10-2010 at 05:18 PM.

Adam · 10-10-2010, 05:13 PM

Not sure why you couldn't post to the camera forum, but I'm moving this thread to there.

HappySnapper · 10-10-2010, 05:17 PM

thanx adam

photolady95 · 10-11-2010, 01:24 AM

And you shouldn't need one in Windows 7 either. Doesn't that camera have a memory card you save your photos to? I use a card reader as it's simpler than using the USB adapter and doesn't drain my batteries like the adapter will do.

Wheatfield · 10-12-2010, 06:53 AM

Use a card reader.

oldharz · 10-17-2011, 10:41 AM

Hi

had the same problem with my S4i.
Changing camera menue from PC-connection to Pictbridge is worth a try.

good luck trying

oldharz

Anton Magus · 10-18-2011, 05:30 PM

Just connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable, then switch the camera on.
The PC will recognize the connection and install the required driver automatically.
This could take anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two for the first time.
When done, it will "see" your camera as another drive and you can copy your pictures across.

10-10-2010, 05:10 PM	#1
HappySnapper New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3	Windows 7 USB driver for Optio S4i Had to post this here as the camera forum is not accepting new posts ???? I need a USB driver for windows 7 (64bit) Have searched internet but only old driver for xp seems available and other forums suggest windows vista didn't need a USB driver as one built in to the OS. I have win 7 laptop & am mortified I can't download my latest photos to it. I love my optio s4i and it has served me well. HELP PLEASE.................... Can anyone suggest where I can find a driver? I am waiting for pentax live chat to ask them but they are not at work yet it appears due to different time zone from New Zealand....... sigh................ Last edited by HappySnapper; 10-10-2010 at 05:18 PM.

10-10-2010, 05:13 PM	#2
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10-10-2010, 05:17 PM	#3
HappySnapper New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3 Original Poster	thanx adam

10-11-2010, 01:24 AM	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	And you shouldn't need one in Windows 7 either. Doesn't that camera have a memory card you save your photos to? I use a card reader as it's simpler than using the USB adapter and doesn't drain my batteries like the adapter will do.

10-12-2010, 06:53 AM	#5
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10-17-2011, 10:41 AM	#6
oldharz Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1	Hi had the same problem with my S4i. Changing camera menue from PC-connection to Pictbridge is worth a try. good luck trying oldharz

10-18-2011, 05:30 PM	#7
Anton Magus Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 410	Just connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable, then switch the camera on. The PC will recognize the connection and install the required driver automatically. This could take anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two for the first time. When done, it will "see" your camera as another drive and you can copy your pictures across.