pentax optio s12 usb cable

Factual Questions
1

I seem to have misplaced the cable for this camera. Can anyone tell me if I need to get a specific cable or if it is a generic cable? I found one on ebay for $6 plus shipping.

Of course, if I do actually buy anything, I will find the old cable the day the new one arrives.

2

Look at these connector types. If one of those is what you have, any USB cable with a matching connector should do. Unless the cable was proprietary in any way, in which case it should not have the USB symbol next to it.