I can't connect the camera w/my pc using the usb cord- its saying device unrecognizable? how can I fix so i can import pictures

Out of the box the camera should be visible as a disk drive in your computer. The "disk drive" letter will depend on your computer setup.

A few points you may check:
- Are you using the cable that comes with the camera? Many USB cables look the same but are not necessarily compatible.
- The manual specifies to proceed in a fixed order: first connect the USB cable at both sides, then power up the camera.

If all fails, do remember that you can also move files to your computer by removing the memory card from your camera and plugging it into an external card reader.
Not really a solution but it may help.

1. Do one of the following:
   
   • Connect a camera to your computer by using the camera's USB cable, and then turn on the camera.
     
   • Connect a portable device that contains pictures or videos to your computer by using the device's USB cable, and then turn on the device.
     
   • Insert a removable flash memory card, such as a Secure Digital (SD) or CompactFlash memory card into a memory card reader.
     
   • Connect a scanner to your computer by using a USB cable, and then turn on the scanner.
     
   • Insert a data CD or DVD that contains pictures or videos into your CD/DVD drive.
     
2. In the AutoPlay dialog box that appears, click Import pictures and videos using Windows.
   
3. To change the settings that are used when importing pictures and videos, click Import settings in the Import Pictures and Videos dialog box.
   
4. Change one or more settings in the Import Settings dialog box, and then click OK.
   
5. Click OK to restart Import Pictures and Videos. Type a tag in the Tag these pictures (optional) box, and then clickImport to import your pictures and videos using the new settings.
   
   For updates make sure that the time and date are correct, if it doesn't match what time it actually is , it wont update, and make sure your OS has been activated
   

Try using your USB card reader

Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.


Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

Use a card reader to download your pictures to a folder you create on your desktop.

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Insert the recording media containing the pictures into the camera.
3. Depending on your camera, set the USB Connection or Transfer mode setting in the menu to the Mass Storage , Normal , or PTP .
4. Use the USB cable supplied with the camera to connect the camera to the computer. IMPORTANT:
   
   • Connection through a USB hub or other USB device -- such as a printer or keyboard -- is not supported and cannot be guaranteed. Connect the camera directly to a USB port on the computer.
   • If the USB connection from the camera is not recognized by the computer, disconnect the USB cable and repeat steps 4 and 5 using a different USB Connection or Transfer mode setting. If the connection is still not recognized, further troubleshooting is available.
   
   NOTES:
   
   • The computer will automatically install the USB driver for the camera.
   • When the camera connection is established, an AutoPlay window will appear.
   
   
5. In the AutoPlay window, click Import pictures .
6. In the Importing Pictures and Videos window, click the Import button. NOTE: After the pictures have been imported, the Windows Photo Gallery window will appear and display thumbnails of the imported images.
   

If this doesn't work there is an updated driver available

Here


(from Sony Website)

Try this,

Before plugging into USB cord go into menu on the camera. Then scroll down to setup press, then scroll down to USB mode. Press OKAY, then click on PTP and OKAY button. Now exit out by pressing menu button until back to the LIVE CAMERA phase.

Now plug in USB, CONNECT TO COMPUTER & should read PROCESSING...
Wait a few minutes (camera is very slow). Watch computer screen as a small bos should pop up which reads

AUTO PLAY now scroll down to
DEVICE OPTIONS - IMPORT PICTURES USING WINDOWS
Click on this

Now photo's should start downloading

you have several options.
1. see first what operating system you computer runs.
if it is vista or mac, it will be recognized as unknown device,
look for SSCAM100 or DCIM folder. you will then see the camera files in that folder.

2. you should also download the cd driver, the cd that comes with the camera, to your PC. this will help the connection be proper.

3. if you're using desktop, try to connect the camera at the back of your tower. look for a USB port at the back of the tower and connect USB cord to it.

4. make sure you're using the proper USB cable, the cable that comes with the camera. for your S630, it is USB cable type 2.

5. also, make sure before you connect camera to PC, camera is turned off, when the USB cord is properly connected, that is the time camera should be turned on.

6. when unpluggin the camera to PC, make sure that you are safely removing the device from the PC so you will not have future connection problems.

hope my suggestions work for you.

I have fixed my friends camera for her. This is how to fix it. Make sure the USB is connected to the computer and the camera. Go to MYCOMPUTER. You should see a Removable disk or Removable drive (E). Double click to open and it brings up a folder. DCIM. Click to open. It says IMAGE. Click to open. All your images should be in that file.

let me know if this worked for you or any one else.

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Hi,

A couple of things you can try:
1. Insert the Camera's USB cord to another USB port of your PC;
2. While disconnected from the PC, verify that the pictures are still inside the camera's memory;
3. Reset the camera (power on/off);
4. Check the camera's batteries;
5. Reboot your PC with the camera attached via the USB;
6. Remove the memory card from the camera and try uploading using a card reader;
7. Uninstall all instances of your USB in your PC's Device Manager, reboot and allow the PC to auto-detect  and auto-install necessary drivers; and
8. Verify that the software/drivers for your camera are installed correctly with no yellow or red markings.

Hope this be of some help. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.