Downloading my Digital camera onto Windows 98

Boots · 10-02-2004, 04:28 PM

I have a CENTRIOS DSC-214 2.0 Digital Camera,i want to download the files from disk,but doesn't seem to want to download,i also am suppose to be able to use camera as a PC CAM,but not sure how to install onto my puter,so i can atleast use it as a cam !! If someone could give me step by step instructions about getting this camera to work as a cam on windows 98 would be much appreciated,tyty

Monkey Hanger · 10-02-2004, 05:56 PM

Welcome to ABX Boots.

What software did you get with the camera? What cables do you connect up with? Do you have webcam software? What spec is your PC? Which version of 98?

A lot more info is needed if we are to help!

*Fraoch* · 10-02-2004, 07:11 PM

I also have a similar Centrios camera. Thankfully I got it for free.

From its poor image quality to software problems to insensitivity to light, it's been nonstop trouble.

Here's a forum search with all the problems these cameras have.

I had an identical problem to what you're having here.

Essentially, I've discovered the following:

- for Windows 98, you need to load the driver that came on the CD. I think the camera should then be recognized by the OS in Windows Explorer. I can't remember if you have to go through the camera's craptacular software to browse photos, but looking at my old thread, it looks like you browse photos through Windows Explorer.

- to get it to work as a webcam, you have to open the camera video software, turn the camera on, then press and hold the shutter AT THE SAME TIME as you plug in the USB cable. Also be aware that the camera needs a huge amount of light to function. You may not see anything through the video window until you point it straight at a light.

Is the camera still under warranty? My advice to you is to return it, spend just a bit more money and get a real camera by Canon, Fuji or Kodak.

10-02-2004, 04:28 PM	#1
Boots Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1	Downloading my Digital camera onto Windows 98 I have a CENTRIOS DSC-214 2.0 Digital Camera,i want to download the files from disk,but doesn't seem to want to download,i also am suppose to be able to use camera as a PC CAM,but not sure how to install onto my puter,so i can atleast use it as a cam !! If someone could give me step by step instructions about getting this camera to work as a cam on windows 98 would be much appreciated,tyty __________________ [Boots
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10-02-2004, 05:56 PM	#2
Monkey Hanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 10,590	Welcome to ABX Boots. What software did you get with the camera? What cables do you connect up with? Do you have webcam software? What spec is your PC? Which version of 98? A lot more info is needed if we are to help!
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10-02-2004, 07:11 PM	#3
Fraoch Resident ABX Wizard Join Date: May 2003 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 8,814	I also have a similar Centrios camera. Thankfully I got it for free. From its poor image quality to software problems to insensitivity to light, it's been nonstop trouble. Here's a forum search with all the problems these cameras have. I had an identical problem to what you're having here. Essentially, I've discovered the following: - for Windows 98, you need to load the driver that came on the CD. I think the camera should then be recognized by the OS in Windows Explorer. I can't remember if you have to go through the camera's craptacular software to browse photos, but looking at my old thread, it looks like you browse photos through Windows Explorer. - to get it to work as a webcam, you have to open the camera video software, turn the camera on, then press and hold the shutter AT THE SAME TIME as you plug in the USB cable. Also be aware that the camera needs a huge amount of light to function. You may not see anything through the video window until you point it straight at a light. Is the camera still under warranty? My advice to you is to return it, spend just a bit more money and get a real camera by Canon, Fuji or Kodak.
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