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Nokia adapter cable

  • 15-04-2006 09:53PM
    #1
    lukin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,420 ✭✭✭


    Totally peed off: I just spent €60 on a PC Adapter cable for my Nokia 5140i and it doesnt work. Windows says it can't find drivers for it, even though I got an installation CD with the cable and also downloaded and installed Nokia PC Suite as well. It's the CA-42 cable, listed here:http://www.nokia.co.uk/nokia/0,,79898,00.html
    It's compatible with my model so that can't be the problem. I was gonna get the DKU-5 but that isn't compatible with the fone according to that chart.
    Should I just buy an infrared adapter instead? It's only for transferring pics I want it for anyway.


Comments

  • #2
    whizzbang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,366 ✭✭✭whizzbang


    These cables can be a little odd, make sure you don't have any other Nokia software installed. Make sure you have the latest version of the nokia software from the Nokia support site.

    If that doesn't work bring it back for a refund!

    J


  • #3
    lukin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,420 ✭✭✭lukin


    I installed Nokia PC Suite which allows infrared communication with the 'phone (the 'phone is infrared enabled) but that doesn't work either.
    I dunno if it's the laptop or the 'phone is the reason for this.I'm gonna try out a friend's infrared 'phone to find out.


  • #4
    drdre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,241 ✭✭✭drdre


    who did you buy it from, just bring it back and get it changed or test it out in the shop.


  • #5
    lukin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,420 ✭✭✭lukin


    Car Phone WareHouse in Ballincollig, Cork.
    Just wondering about infrared: Do I need any other hardware to make it work? I am not sure if I am doing it right. My laptop and mobile are both infrared-enabled:what I do is just activate the infrared connectivity on the mobile and then hold it close to the laptop.
    It doesn't connect though.


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