Accessing images on a memory card helps share your photos with friends.
Retrieving photos from a memory or media card can be accomplished by using a card reader and a simple drag-and-drop transfer method. Using a card reader is recommended for speed and ease of image transfer. Be sure your computer has the necessary storage space for your images and try to keep them organized for easy retrieval at a later date.
Instructions
1. Attach a card reader to your computer using the USB connecting cord provided with your card reader. A card reader is an inexpensive and efficient means of transferring images from a memory card to the computer, and is a faster method than transferring from the camera or a built-in PC card slot. Be sure you purchase a card reader that fits your memory card type or buy a reader with multiple slots for various media cards.
2. Insert the media card into the reader and allow the computer to recognize the media device. At this point, the card actually functions as an external hard drive and will show up on your computer in the same location as a jump drive or attached external drive.
3. Double-click the icon for your card reader or memory card. The drive is sometimes labeled by the digital camera which captured the images onto the card and can usually be found in your Computer window on a PC or your Desktop or Finder window on a Mac.
4. Select the folder on your memory card which holds the photos you wish to retrieve.
5. Hold the mouse button down once the folder is selected and drag the folder icon onto your desktop.
6. Allow the computer to transfer the images before disconnecting the card reader or removing the card. The transfer time will vary depending on your computer speed, hard drive space and the amount of images you are transferring.
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