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.
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Instructions
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Turn the camera off before you remove any memory cards from the camera.
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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.
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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.
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Insert the new card into your camera. The new memory card slides into the same port your old memory card was in.
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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.
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Tips & Warnings
Only touch the plastic part of the memory card. Handling the other areas of the card causes information loss.
