How to Upgrade Digital Camera Memory

One of the best things about digital cameras they do not use film. Still, digital cameras do have a limit to the number of pictures their memory holds. Upgrading a digital camera's memory allows the owner to take more photos in between downloads. Every digital camera is equipped with a memory card. These cards set the amount of photos you are able to save on your camera.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Turn the camera off before you remove any memory cards from the camera.

2. Find and identify the type of memory card used in your camera. The most common types are XD, SD, Sony's Memory Stick and Compact Flash. Most cameras have a sliding side piece that reveals the memory card and the slot the card goes in. If you cannot locate this slide piece look in the owner's manual for help.

3. Buy a compatible memory stick or card. Visit an electronic store or search online to find a compatible card. The memory on digital cameras is like the memory on a computer. A GB is larger than an MB and so it holds more photos. Larger memory sticks such as a 1 GB or 2 GB is able to hold videos.

4. Insert the new card into your camera. The new memory card slides into the same port your old memory card was in.

5. Turn your camera on. Wait for the camera to recognize the memory card and show you the amount of pictures you have left on the card. With most cards, 1 GB holds 700 to 750 pictures.

Tips & Warnings

• Only touch the plastic part of the memory card. Handling the other areas of the card causes information loss.

Resources

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