Canon camera not showing as a drive

[Sally]

I have a Canon Powershot S80. When connected to my computer (XP OS) , the
camera does not show as a drive, just as ' Canon camera', in My Computer or
in the system information area. So I have no way of stopping the camera
before disconnecting - the "remove hardware safely " system is not active
and there is no "stop" command when right clicking on the camera.

Any ideas? Is it safe to just pull the cable when I am finished
downloading? I do not want to damage the camera.

Thanks.

 

[John Inzer]

I have a Canon Powershot S80. When connected to my
computer (XP OS) , the camera does not show as a drive,
just as ' Canon camera', in My Computer or in the system
information area. So I have no way of stopping the
camera before disconnecting - the "remove hardware safely
" system is not active and there is no "stop" command
when right clicking on the camera.

Any ideas? Is it safe to just pull the cable when I am
finished downloading? I do not want to damage the camera.

Thanks.

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I would suggest that you purchase
a USB card reader. Anyway...if
you are positive that your images
are fully downloaded...unplugging
the USB connection shouldn't damage
anything.

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[Yves Alarie]

Not a problem. Power the camera down and disconnect it.