How to Read SD Cards
Secure digital (SD) cards are a form of memory used in many hand-held and portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. In addition to storing information for these types of devices, secure digital media can be used the same as any other storage device to hold soft copies of files and documents.
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Instructions
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Insert the secure digital (SD) card into the correct slot on your computer's multi-card reader. Multi-card readers are often included on newer computers, but internal and external models can be purchased inexpensively (see Resources below). While durable, SD cards are thin, and caution should be used when inserting the card.
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Left-click once on the Windows "Start" button, and select the "Explore" option.
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Scroll through the listings under the "Folders" section of the "Explore" window to find the SD card.
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Click once on the SD card icon to view the data contained on the card. Generally the SD card will be listed under the "Computer" section, near the end following the other drive listings. In this example, the SD card is labeled "Kodak," as the card is manufactured by that company.
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Open the files on the SD card by right-clicking once on the file name, and then once on "Open." You can also double-click on any of the files to open them.
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