How to Upload Digital Pictures From a Camera

Prior to the advent of digital photography, pictures were captured onto a roll of film. The development process was time-consuming and had to be done by a professional. However, advances in technology led to the production of the digital camera. Pictures are now recorded digitally onto a microchip instead of film. This allows the pictures to be uploaded to a computer via a USB cable where they can be viewed, modified, stored and finally printed onto photo paper. Uploading pictures from a digital camera onto a computer can be accomplished in a few steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Digital Camera
• USB cable (comes with camera)
• Computer with USB port

Instructions

1. Turn your computer on and locate an available USB port. Take the smaller end of the USB cable and plug it into the digital camera. Take the other end of the cable and plug it into a USB port on your computer. Turn the digital camera on and allow the computer time to recognize the USB connection.

2. In some instances the camera will have to be set to a certain mode before the pictures will begin uploading. If nothing happens after you have connected the camera to the computer, check the user manual to see what mode the camera should be in to upload pictures.

3. An interface will appear on your computer asking you what program you would like to use to upload and view your pictures. It is best to use the default program. Click on the program icon to initiate the upload process.

4. Manually select which pictures you want to upload and whether you would like them deleted from the memory card after upload. In some instances the program will automatically recognize and upload only the pictures that were most recently taken.

5. Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera once the pictures are uploaded. Depending on your software, you may be able to modify your pictures before printing them. In any event, save the pictures onto your computer so they are readily accessible and can be printed at a future date.

Tips & Warnings

• Save your pictures in the “My Pictures” file on your computer; this will ensure that all of your pictures are in the same place
• If you would like to continue to view the pictures on your camera, do not select the “delete after upload” option before uploading the pictures.