Download Photos from a Computer to a Digital Picture Frame
A digital photo frame is the perfect way to display those precious memories for all to see. These modern frames also make great gifts, but if the recipient is technologically challenged you may want to preload the frame you buy with some favorite photographs. Taking the time to move your favorite pictures to the digital photo frame means your loved one will be able to simply plug the frame into an electrical outlet, hang it in a suitable spot and start enjoying those beautiful pictures.
Instructions
1. Turn on your computer and locate the photographs you want to display on the frame. On most computers these photographs will be stored in a folder called "My Pictures" or "My Documents." Just right-click on "My Computer," choose "Explore" from the menu and navigate to those folders. Once there click on "View" and choose "Thumbnails" from the menu. This will allow you to see a preview of each photograph so you can choose the right ones.
2. Highlight the first file you want to copy, hold down the "Ctrl" key on the lower left or right hand side of your keyboard, then select the next photo you want to copy. Continue this process until you have selected all of the photographs you want to display on your digital photo frame. After you have selected all of the files right-click and choose "Copy" from the menu. This will copy all of the files to a temporary clipboard and make it easier to move them.
3. Insert a thumb drive into a free USB port on your computer. Wait a few seconds for the computer to recognize the thumb drive, then right-click the drive letter of that thumb drive (most likely the drive letter will be "E:" "F:" or "G"). After right-clicking choose "Paste" from the menu. This will copy all of the photographs you selected in the previous step onto your thumb drive.
If your picture frame uses a memory card place that memory card in the memory card reader attached to your computer. These readers connect to a free USB port just like a thumb drive does.
4. Insert the thumb drive into the USB port on the digital photo frame and plug the frame in. Depending on the model, you may need to press a button to start the slide show of images.
If your picture frame uses a memory card insert that memory card into your picture frame, then plug it in, turn it on and start the slideshow.
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