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Problems with Win 98 USB drivers
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Posted by: teride

I can't seem to get the drivers installed on my computer at home. I've downloaded the DSS-20 files from Sony Ericsson, unzipped. Then I plug the sync station into the USB port--when it starts looking for the driver I enter the path where I've unzipped the files (DSS-20) & it still cannot find.

What am I missing here?

Thanks,
Teri

Posted by: kenwchan

Do you have the original CD that came with the phone? It has ME/98 drivers in a folder on it somewhere. Just tell the computer to search on the CD for the driver and you should find it. I don't have the CD handy, but if you still find it I'll find the exact path.

My problem lies beyond that: After working for a bit, the program says that the port is busy, no matter what I do. Oh well.

Good luck
Ken

Posted by: teride

When I purchased the phone the PC Suite was not available yet for Windows 98--I think it was the last software update that allowed functionality for Win98---Would the drivers be the same?

I'll try it anyway--

Thanks,
Teri

Posted by: joeytomato

Wirelessly posted (SonyEricssonP800/R101 Profile/MIDP-1.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.0)

i had the same problem. download latest software on SE support site

Posted by: teride

Quote:

Originally posted by joeytomato
Wirelessly posted (SonyEricssonP800/R101 Profile/MIDP-1.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.0)

i had the same problem. download latest software on SE support site

I did dowload this software, unzipped the file but the drivers could not be found when I tried to install the desk stand.

Posted by: kenwchan

You can find the drivers on the CD that came with the phone. I want you to find them because I then want to see if you can sync the phone.

I am using the drivers that came on the CD, and my phone can be seen on the desktop, and I can install and stuff through the cradle, but when I try to sync the phone, it just keeps going and going and going and nothing happens.

I'd like to see if it's something related to my setup. Can u let me know if you have success using win 98.

The driver on the CD is good for ME and 98, I believe. When u plug in the cradle, and it asks for where the driver is located, specify your CD rom drive and do a search on it.

Rgds
Ken

Posted by: teride

I was going to bring the disk home last night and forgot...I will try tonight & report back.

Teri

Posted by: teride

Quote:

Originally posted by kenwchan

I'd like to see if it's something related to my setup. Can u let me know if you have success using win 98.

Rgds
Ken

*****Update******

I was able to locate the "drivers" on the original disk, loaded successfully & sync'd my contacts---only thing I need to sync at home until I purchase Handy Safe.

Thanks for the help!!

Teri

Posted by: kenwchan

Glad it worked out for you! Unfortunately for me, I guess it's a problem with my system and not the software as you are using it fine. I guess I'll have to make the upgrade to XP one day when I have time.

Regards
Ken

Posted by: teride

Ken-
I noticed your from Asia....just curious is the Mineral Grey unit out in your region?

Posted by: kenwchan

Yes, the grey is officiallly out. I've seen it at the Sony Ericsson Shop in Hong Kong. I didn't check the price or what language it was though. I can check up on it some time later if u need to know

Rgds

Posted by: teride

I have been looking for this unit for some time now. The only place I have found is through LVWireless--however the price is $800.

Do you know of any place in your area that sells on-line & ships to the USA?

Thanks for your help!

Teri

Posted by: kenwchan

Sorry, I don't know any online stores in Hong Kong that sell phones. I have a friend who owns a phone shop. Maybe I can ask him how much he'd charge if he would ship to US.

I know the price for a regular blue one is HKD$5280 at some stores, which is about: $680 US

Rgds
Ken

Posted by: teride

That's ok Ken...thanks for your time..I really appreciate...you don't need to follow up any more. I have decide to buy from gsmphonesource.

Thanks again

Teri