How to Connect a Mini Digital Camera to a Computer
A mini digital camera is typically as small as a credit card. It can fit on your keychain for simple access whenever you need to take a picture. This is helpful for a car accident or other type of emergency. In addition, you can take the digital camera on vacation without the need for extra luggage to carry bulky camera equipment. Once you take the pictures and fill the memory card, you can upload the images from the camera to your desktop or laptop PC. However, you must have a USB port available.
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Instructions
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Plug the USB cord into a free USB slot on your computer. This is the large, straight plug on the cord. The cable will only insert one way.
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Connect the other end of the USB cord to the mini digital camera. This is usually a small square or a trapezoid shape.
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Place the driver disc into your CD-ROM drive. The disc should automatically run. If not, click on "My Computer" and then select the CD-ROM drive. Double-click. Search through the list of files and select the "Install" or "Setup" file.
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Follow the on-screen instructions. Typically, you'll select the "Install" tab. The camera driver will setup. Reboot the computer if prompted to do so.
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Go back to "My Computer." A new drive letter will be present. Double-click to view your images.
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Tips & Warnings
If you misplaced the driver disc, go to the manufacturer's website and download the driver for your camera and operating system. If you can't find the USB cable that came with your camera, refer to your mini digital camera's instruction booklet for the type of USB cable you need.
