How to Use a Micro SD in a Multi Card Reader

A common SD card (micro SD cards are about half the size)

Micro SD cards are small memory cards often found in portable devices such as cell phones, digital cameras, handheld gaming systems, and PDAs. Files such as program files, pictures, videos, and documents may be stored on the card. A multi-card reader is a device that connects to a computer and allows you to connect a variety of "memory cards" to the device to view the contents on the computer.

Things You'll Need

• Multi-card reader (with included USB cable)
• SD card adapter (only if reader requires the adapter)

Instructions

1. Remove the micro SD card from the device in which it was used. This might be a cell phone, digital camera, or computer. Depending on the make of the device, the SD card may slide out from a slot or be accessible by removing the back cover or opening the battery compartment.

2. Connect the multi-card reader to a USB port on your computer using the included USB cable. If the reader also has a power supply, connect that to a power source.

3. Inspect the multi-card reader to see if it has a micro SD card slot. The slot will be smaller than the other slots and may be labeled as "micro SD." Insert the SD card into the matching slot with the small arrow on the card facing up and on the side going into the slot. If you do not see a "micro SD" slot on the reader, proceed to Step 4, otherwise skip to Step 5.

4. Place the micro SD card into the plastic SD card adapter that came with your electronic device (such as phone or camera). The adapter allows the smaller card to be accessed on a standard SD card slot. Insert the SD card adapter into a "SD card" labeled slot on the multi-card reader.

5. Wait for the "SD card" to appear on your computer's desktop screen and double click on it to access the contents of the SD card. If you do not see the icon click on "My Computer" in Windows or "Finder" in Mac OS. Locate the "SD card" under "Devices" and double click on it.

Tips & Warnings

• Placing the micro SD card into a slot it isn't designed for or inserting it in the wrong way can damage both the reader and the card.