Importing Pictures From a Digital Camera

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Camera Device that contains Pictures and Videos to be imported to the Computer


Purpose

This WIKI explains how to import pictures into the computer system for graphical editing, slide-show presentations, etc...
This tutorial will use a particular digital camera, but the procedures for other digital cameras will general be the same...


YouTube Video

If you want to see the visual steps for "Importing Pictures From a Digital Camera",
Here is a link to a customized YouTube video:

Written Instructions

Below are the instructions on how to Import Pictures From a Digital Camera:

Importing Pictures

Prior Assumptions

The camera used for this tutorial was:
  • Sony Cyber-Shot P39A
  • 5.1 MegaPixel
  • MPEG MOVIE VX, Smart Zoom


Creating a Storage Folder

Prior to importing pictures or video into the computer, it is recommended to create a folder to store the imported images.
Folder set-up Strategies:
  • Create a folder on your USB device for off-site storage.
  • Create a folder within the Pictures folder for your account (if number of pictures/video exceed USB storage device capacity).


Connecting the Digital Camera to Computer

The digital camera bag should contain a USB cable that is used to connect the camera device to a computer.
Connection Procedure:
  • Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the Computer by plugging into a USB slot.
  • Select the mode of the camera to "display pictures" (i.e. not camera mode).
  • Power-on the camera.


Opening the Camera Device

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Transferring Pictures

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Transferring Videos

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Off-Site Storage Considerations

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Removal of Transferred Pictures / Videos

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Additional Resources

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