When I connect the Digital Camera to the Computer's USB Port using the supplied cable that came with the camera, I get an electric shock. Because of this problem I cannot download any pictures from my Digital Camera to the Computer.
Electric Earthing has been checked and it is O.K.
The Computer has been checked and it is also O.K.
What else can go wrong? There is obviously a current leakage inside the computer, but how do I identify and locate the problem and correct it? Any ideas? Please help.
2007-02-11 00:45:31 · 8 answers · asked by yadu 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Just get a Card Reader and plug that into your USB port then remove your Card from your camera and plug it into your card reader and download your pictures.
2007-02-11 06:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem seems to be static electricity building up in your computer, earth yourself and the computer (hold the metal part of the computer) on a nearby radiator before you plug the USB cable in.
The shock is usually caused by touching a small area of exposed skin (finger) onto the computer.
2007-02-11 00:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bladerunner (Dave) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shock you getting is from static electricity in the air. Much like slidding your feet on the carpet then touching a metal door knob. It is common at this time of year, due to the cold, dry, winter air. Your computer is ok, so is your camera.
2007-02-11 00:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by J P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usb produce 5V. have u tried the camera and cable on another computer? if u get a shock on a different computer too, that means the cable or the camera is bad. If you don't get a shock, u need to check the usb connector on your computer.
2007-02-11 00:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the previous answers cover good areas. i would connect puter end first then camera see if you still get shock. Also i would check the the outlet your computer is using is grounded. and if you know an electrician have them do an impediance test on the house ground. may have to much resistance and not working right.
2007-02-11 01:04:30 · answer #5 · answered by scari2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some cameras want you to place in the utility that got here with your digicam, my new canon is that way. even be certain your digicam is plugged quickly right into a usb port and not a usb hub. None of my cameras like the hub.
2016-10-01 23:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by mclelland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either the wire is bad
or you have the camera on when connecting
it could be all the dry air in the house
if you need a wire - go to ebay
2007-02-11 01:46:45 · answer #7 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well was it raining if it was that was the problem or if someone kept messing with the light switch
2007-02-11 00:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by L M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋