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Transferring Photos to your Computer You have three ways to move files out of a camera: 1. By cable. Connect the thin cable that came with the camera to the proper jack on the side of the camera. Plug the other end into the proper jack (typically a USB or FireWire port) on the computer. That will activate the software that displays the contents of the memory card. Then, as with any other computer program, you choose a destination for the files, name them, and drag-and-drop them to the proper place. A card reader is an accessory that works the same way, but transfers the photo files more quickly. To use a card reader, plug it into the computer, then remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the reader. This activates the software. |
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2. Direct reading. Some cameras work with a docking station that rapidly transfers photo files to the computer when you place the camera in the dock. Many digital cameras work with a memory card. Many new computers have slots for memory cards now. All you have to do is insert the memory stick into the proper slot to transfer photo files. |
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3. Straight to the printer. Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, and Lexmark make inkjet printers that have memory-card slots. Many are also designed to accept 4x6-inch photo paper. You can insert the card right into the printer and make snapshot-sized prints directly. Some printers will also produce an index print, a thumbnail image of all the photos on the card; others have a small LCD viewer, so you can preview photos and delete the duds before printing. |
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Digiphoto Center - How to Transfer Photos to your Computer
