How to Connect a Camera to a PC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure your PC is on.

   Though the difference in models means this step will vary, most cameras allow you to do this from a dial near the top of the camera. , Most camera models have a port shaped like the small end of the cable on their body; this port may be hidden under a plastic flap.The plastic flap will usually say something to the effect of "Video Out". , The USB end is rectangular; it should fit into a port on your computer's side (or CPU for desktop units).
   
   Keep in mind that the hollow side of the USB end should be on top. , If this is your first time connecting your camera, this may take a few minutes.
   
   You should see a pop-up window asking what you want to do with the device once the drivers are installed. ,, This should be under the "Devices and Drives" section. ,, While this may be named any number of things, most modern cameras have a folder entitled "DCIM".
   
   There might be another folder inside of this one named after the camera brand--for example, "100CANON". , From here, you can do a few things:
   Delete your photos from your camera's memory card.
   
   Copy your photos to a file on your computer.
   
   View your photos from within the camera. , You have successfully connected your camera to a PC!
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   Step 2: Turn on your camera.

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   Step 3: Plug the small end of the camera's cable into your camera.

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   Step 4: Plug your USB cable into your computer.

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   Step 5: Wait for your camera's drivers to install.

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   Step 6: Double-click "My Computer".

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   Step 7: Double-click your camera's name.

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   Step 8: Double-click "SD".

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   Step 9: Double-click your camera's storage folder.

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    Step 10: Review your photos.

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    Step 11: Retrieve your photos as you please.

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