Troubleshooting the camera displaying Communication Error when connected to the computer via USB. If the camera displays "Communication Error," when trying to download images the main cause for this error is that there are more than 1000 images stored on the memory card. It is recommended if there are more than 1000 images on the memory card, that you use a card reader to acquire the images, or to delete images off of the memory so that there are less than 1000 images to download from the memory card.
NB-6L Type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell Nominal Voltage 3.7 V Typical Capacity 1000 mAh Cycle Life Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures 0- 40 o C (32 - 104 o F) Dimensions 34.4 x 41.8 x 6.9 mm (1.35 x 1.65 x 0.27 in.) Weight Approx. 21 g (.6 oz.)
Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000 ) stored on the memory card. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to download the images.