How to View Photos from a Digital Camera Using a Flash Memory Reader

Flash memory cards are used in most digital cameras to store photos. You need to import the photos to your PC to view them. There are two ways to do so: connecting a camera directly to the computer via USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable and by using a flash memory reader. Using the flash memory reader is considered the fastest method to transfer images. Some of the popular types of flash memory card readers are Secure Digital (SD), Compact Flash (CF), Memory Stick (MS), Multimedia Card (MMC) and Smart Media (SM). Here is how you can use the reader to view photos from your digital camera.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Detach the card from your camera and insert it in the card reader. Note that some of the latest machines have a built-in card reader. If your machine does not have one, you will have to buy it and connect to your machine using a USB cable.

2. Allow the system to detect the reader if you have attached one using a USB cable. The icon will appear on the right side of the windows taskbar. If your machine has a preinstalled reader, you can access it through the external drives folder.

3. Open the card reader's folder and select the "Import" button. The computer will automatically locate the pictures on the card and import them.

4. Store the photos as your desired location. It could be in "My Documents."

5. Assign a name to the group of photos. The computer will ask you to "Tag These Pictures." This will help you in locating the pictures easily later on.

6. Erase the photos from the card memory after you have successfully imported them to the computer. This will allow you to use the card again for storing pictures.

Tips & Warnings

• Run a virus check every time you enter the card reader.
• Buy a card reader that has multiple slots in it.
• Do not bend or twist the card, as it will be damaged.

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