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                        frosty's tale of woe

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        frosty's tale of woe
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 10, 2003 1:32 PM
                        well, there i was all ready to upload some pix from my new digicam on friday... loaded the software into the computer, had the cable hooked up to the camera and was totally psyched to finally do some posting of photos of my models.... but i couldn't figure out where the dang usb port was in the back of this computer !Sad [:(]
                        i am feeling really frustrated, not to mention dumb... i know i'm not exactly a computer whiz kid, but u'd think it would be obvious where to plug the cable in, rite ? anyhow, so now i'm all dressed for the prom and my date's a no-show ! waaahhhhh !
                        it's a hp vectra vl, in case anyone is familiar with this unit...
                        frostySmile [:)]
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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, November 10, 2003 1:35 PM
                        Don't worry Frosty, I'm sure you'll find it back there somewhere.

                        Keep lookin' !!!!!! We really want to see some pics.

                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        therriman
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Central MI
                        Posted by therriman on Monday, November 10, 2003 1:41 PM
                        Most computers now have a USB port on the front too. Check there first. It's rectangular.
                        Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 10, 2003 1:46 PM
                        It may not be in back, check the front panel for a door. If yours is a very early Vectra (no USB) it is not too hard to install, all you need is an open expansion slot, a screwdriver and an IQ of about 75. Big Smile [:D]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 10, 2003 2:20 PM
                        use the force frosty
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 10, 2003 4:00 PM
                        sometimes squares can fit in circles and vise versa?
                        just don't break it and it's all good.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 10, 2003 4:08 PM
                        How old, and what type, is your computer Frosty? Older ones do not have USB ports at all, and some newer ones like some Dell's have little doors on the front console that hide the portsSad [:(]

                        Maybe if you go to the manufacturer's Web site you can get help from one of their support people for the model of the PC you have. Otherwise you may have to phone your local PC place to see if they can give you an adapter or upgrade (don't know if this is possible myself) for a USB.

                        Good luck

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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Monday, November 10, 2003 4:19 PM
                        I hope you find your USB port Frostygirl. I love to see the pictures of models.
                        mark956
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Monday, November 10, 2003 5:02 PM
                        Good luck wit the port, Frosty. I hope your date showed up. He's crazy if he didn't!

                        Bill
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, November 10, 2003 5:24 PM
                        Prom in November?Confused [%-)] Wow, school has changed since I've gone. Hope to see some of your work soon.

                        "It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it."-R.E.Lee

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, November 10, 2003 5:31 PM
                        Frosty,

                        I checked HP's website and Vectra VL does have 2 USB ports. However, it was not shown. Most computers have the ports on the upper left corner.

                        Let me know if yours doesn't have these USB ports. I could probably guide you in installing one.

                        Good luck.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 10, 2003 5:38 PM
                        yeah installing those cards is realy easy , anyone could so it. its just that most people are too scared to look inside their computer. don't pay 50$ to have someone else install it , it should take no more than 10 minutes.
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                        Woody
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, November 10, 2003 7:08 PM
                        If I can hook up a digi cam anyone can.Tongue [:P]

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Monday, November 10, 2003 10:53 PM
                        You can do it Frosty! Just look for the rectangular slots like they said. And also like they said, adding a usb card is a 5 minute job. Super easy. Holler if you need any help, I do it for a living Tongue [:P]

                        And if your date didn't show, smack him upside the head good and hard when you see him next! Evil [}:)] Wink [;)] Big Smile [:D]

                        Eric
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 1:21 AM
                        What kind of memorycard does your digi cam have?
                        HP makes a photosmart printer that doesn't even need the computer (that's what I have ) , all you have to do is place your memory card inside the one of 4 different types of card ports and it'll load into your computer from there. You also have the option of USB port or you could get one of those usb port plug adapters to turn it into a rca type plug.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 12:36 PM
                        Woe, Dudette, I know how you feel... about the computer, not the prom date (if the guy didn't show, dump his butt!).... anyhoo, best of luck.

                        Ron.
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                        ILuv3ggs
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Brisbane, Australia
                        Posted by ILuv3ggs on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 2:48 PM


                        USB ports (thats 2 there) - When u try to plug it in and it doesn't seem to go in turn it upside down and it will plug in...
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                        Jeeves
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
                        Posted by Jeeves on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 7:50 AM
                        LOL... I think the prom comment was a reference to the fact that she has the camera with pics ready to go....but is stuck at the hooking up part of things :) ILuv3ggs did the best thing by posting a pic of it.... can't wait to see those pics frosty!
                        Mike
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:52 AM
                        Originally posted by Jeeves

                        LOL... I think the prom comment was a reference to the fact that she has the camera with pics ready to go....but is stuck at the hooking up part of things :)

                        jeeves, u got it rite ! i guess i just gave in to what mom calls my 'natural flair for the dramatic'; sorry to cause any unnecessary concern to anyone, but once more i'm impressed with just how nice u folks r to be concerned about my social life ! and if that actually did happen, i'd get my field hockey stick and 'get
                        medieval' on the offending party's head ! Wink [;)]
                        on a more serious note, thanx to everyone who answered ! u guys r the best !!! and i think i've found a computer with a usb port, only i didn't bring my digicam with today...Sad [:(] but at least i'm on the rite track !
                        thanx again, gang !
                        frostySmile [:)]

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                        Duke Maddog
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Rowland Heights, California
                        Posted by Duke Maddog on Sunday, November 16, 2003 9:54 PM
                        Way to go frosty, glad that you found the port! You're farther along than I am, I still need a decent digicam! I love your flair for the dramatic too. Keep it! I can't wait to see some of your work!
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                        wroper11
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Back home in Blanchard
                        Posted by wroper11 on Monday, November 17, 2003 12:01 PM
                        Dunce [D)] Shows that we comprehend only the surface meaning of the comments made in this forum!!Big Smile [:D] Try to keep the "flair" stuff to a minimum as you are dealing with modelers here!Wink [;)]

                        Wroper
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