New K-1 no Optical drive on my laptop How do I load Pentax SW?

**Craigbob** · 04-12-2017, 06:32 AM

HI All,

I've got a new K-1 and due to my laptop not having an Optical Drive, I'm unable to install the SW that came with the camera. BTW, does it come with a USB cable, because mine did not.

Is there anywhere I can download it from? Searching Pentax's support site I found some software for the K-1, but don't know what I need or don't need. I tried the DCU update in Software Downloads : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING but that needed a version installed to update. Any help or links are appreciated.

**boriscleto** · 04-12-2017, 06:35 AM

I posted this in your other thread...

Installing Digital Camera Utility with no CD drive - PentaxForums.com

KiloHotelphoto · 04-12-2017, 06:45 AM

No it doesn't come with a cable. I use a old cable that came with a kindle fire.

**Craigbob** · 04-12-2017, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I posted this in your other thread...

Installing Digital Camera Utility with no CD drive - PentaxForums.com

Thanks. I'll take a look at it.

BTW, do I only need the DCU update or is there other SW I need to download?

**boriscleto** · 04-12-2017, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by Craigbob

Thanks. I'll take a look at it.

BTW, do I only need the DCU update or is there other SW I need to download?

The DCU update is the complete install. You just need to trick the installer into thinking you have the disk mounted.

Pixelhdr · 04-12-2017, 11:38 AM

An alternative is to buy a portable dvd burner. They are cheap.

Adam · 04-12-2017, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by Pixelhdr

An alternative is to buy a portable dvd burner. They are cheap.

Yup, and this will help make future installations easy, too.

Adam
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**Bob 256** · 04-12-2017, 01:24 PM

Although my laptop has a built-in optical drive, I got an LG BE14 which plugs into the USB port. In addition to giving you access to Blu-Ray storage (lots of storage), this drive writes to m discs (which is the main reason I got it) which are archivally rated. That can come in handy for those photo files you really want to keep. With a rated life in excess of 100 year (when properly stored), the m discs beat hard drives or USB drives for longevity (and you can load software that comes on an optical disc). It comes in at a little more than $100US.

Not a Number · 04-12-2017, 05:46 PM

If you are running Window 8 or higher download the update file from Ricoh. When it complains it can't find an earlier version don't cancel and click "OK" or "Next" or whatever. It will install without an existing version or properly labeled removeable drive.

peterh337 · 04-13-2017, 06:30 AM

I must be missing something because it is years since I installed any Pentax software

Unregistered User · 04-19-2017, 01:25 PM

I downloaded the latest update for DCU. Unzipped it and put on a memorycard. This memorycard I then gave a new name; S-SW140

Then I started the installer and the program installed without any error.

**paulh** · 04-19-2017, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by Pixelhdr

An alternative is to buy a portable dvd burner. They are cheap.

Yup, found one one that auction site for $10.

Theov39 · 04-19-2017, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

I downloaded the latest update for DCU. Unzipped it and put on a memorycard. This memorycard I then gave a new name; S-SW140

Then I started the installer and the program installed without any error.

This method works every time and is super easy BUT frankly I don't see any advantage in using DCU. It is like software from the 1990s.

It is so clunky and slow to use and its adds no useful functionality that the common PP programs don't offer already.

Unregistered User · 04-19-2017, 02:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Theov39

This method works every time and is super easy BUT frankly I don't see any advantage is using DCU. It is so clunky to use. Like software from the 1990s and adds no useful functionality that the common PP programs offer already.

Working with Pixel shift files and Motion detection DCU is very useful.

Nuno Almeida · 04-19-2017, 02:57 PM

I copied the cd content to a USB pen at work, and installed it from there, worked fine

04-12-2017, 06:32 AM	#1
Craigbob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX Photos: Albums Posts: 521	New K-1 no Optical drive on my laptop How do I load Pentax SW? HI All, I've got a new K-1 and due to my laptop not having an Optical Drive, I'm unable to install the SW that came with the camera. BTW, does it come with a USB cable, because mine did not. Is there anywhere I can download it from? Searching Pentax's support site I found some software for the K-1, but don't know what I need or don't need. I tried the DCU update in Software Downloads : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING but that needed a version installed to update. Any help or links are appreciated.

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04-12-2017, 06:35 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	I posted this in your other thread... Installing Digital Camera Utility with no CD drive - PentaxForums.com

04-12-2017, 06:45 AM	#3
KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	No it doesn't come with a cable. I use a old cable that came with a kindle fire.

04-12-2017, 06:46 AM	#4
Craigbob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX Photos: Albums Posts: 521 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto I posted this in your other thread... Installing Digital Camera Utility with no CD drive - PentaxForums.com Thanks. I'll take a look at it. BTW, do I only need the DCU update or is there other SW I need to download?

04-12-2017, 06:48 AM	#5
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by Craigbob Thanks. I'll take a look at it. BTW, do I only need the DCU update or is there other SW I need to download? The DCU update is the complete install. You just need to trick the installer into thinking you have the disk mounted.

04-12-2017, 11:38 AM	#6
Pixelhdr Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 90	An alternative is to buy a portable dvd burner. They are cheap.

04-12-2017, 12:15 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Pixelhdr An alternative is to buy a portable dvd burner. They are cheap. Yup, and this will help make future installations easy, too. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-12-2017, 01:24 PM	#8
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,378	Although my laptop has a built-in optical drive, I got an LG BE14 which plugs into the USB port. In addition to giving you access to Blu-Ray storage (lots of storage), this drive writes to m discs (which is the main reason I got it) which are archivally rated. That can come in handy for those photo files you really want to keep. With a rated life in excess of 100 year (when properly stored), the m discs beat hard drives or USB drives for longevity (and you can load software that comes on an optical disc). It comes in at a little more than $100US.

04-12-2017, 05:46 PM	#9
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	If you are running Window 8 or higher download the update file from Ricoh. When it complains it can't find an earlier version don't cancel and click "OK" or "Next" or whatever. It will install without an existing version or properly labeled removeable drive.

04-13-2017, 06:30 AM	#10
peterh337 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 573	I must be missing something because it is years since I installed any Pentax software

04-19-2017, 01:25 PM	#11
Unregistered User Guest	I downloaded the latest update for DCU. Unzipped it and put on a memorycard. This memorycard I then gave a new name; S-SW140 Then I started the installer and the program installed without any error.

04-19-2017, 01:50 PM	#12
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Originally posted by Pixelhdr An alternative is to buy a portable dvd burner. They are cheap. Yup, found one one that auction site for $10.

04-19-2017, 02:21 PM	#13
Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 I downloaded the latest update for DCU. Unzipped it and put on a memorycard. This memorycard I then gave a new name; S-SW140 Then I started the installer and the program installed without any error. This method works every time and is super easy BUT frankly I don't see any advantage in using DCU. It is like software from the 1990s. It is so clunky and slow to use and its adds no useful functionality that the common PP programs don't offer already.

04-19-2017, 02:23 PM - 1 Like	#14
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by Theov39 This method works every time and is super easy BUT frankly I don't see any advantage is using DCU. It is so clunky to use. Like software from the 1990s and adds no useful functionality that the common PP programs offer already. Working with Pixel shift files and Motion detection DCU is very useful.

04-19-2017, 02:57 PM	#15
Nuno Almeida Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Aveiro Posts: 179	I copied the cd content to a USB pen at work, and installed it from there, worked fine