So, you've decided it's time to get those great shots off your camera. Well, there are a few different ways
to transfer your digital photos after you've taken them. We'll walk you through a few options. Read on and
decide which is right for you.
Connect your digital camera directly to a computer with a USB cable
When you connect your digital camera to your computer, it will most likely show up along with your other
drives. If it doesn't, use HP Photosmart Essential.
Your camera most likely came bundled with a USB cable. If not, you can find one at any home electronics
store for around $15.
Follow these simple steps to connect your camera through a USB cable:
Step 1: As a precaution, make sure your camera is off before connecting. Step 2: Once you've connected the USB cable between your digital camera and
computer, switch the camera on. Step 3: In some cases, your camera may immediately show up on your computer
as a hard drive. If this happens, simply double-click that icon and use your mouse to click on and drag
your photos to any folder on your computer. (The My Pictures folder on your Windows PC is an ideal place
to keep them.) Step 4: If your camera doesn't show up on your desktop, import your photos using
an application such as
HP Photosmart Essential.
You can also touch up, rename, resize, and even e-mail your photos using HP Photosmart Essential.
Download it for free.
Connect your digital camera to a computer using a dock
A dock can connect your digital camera to your computer and charge your camera's battery at the same time.
The only difference between a dock and a USB cable is that often a dock will also charge your digital camera
while it's connected to your computer.
The steps for connecting your camera using a dock are almost identical to a USB cable:
Step 1: As a precaution, make sure your camera is off before connecting. Step 2: Insert your camera in the dock. Step 3: Once you've connected the dock to your computer, switch the camera on. Step 4: In some cases, your camera may immediately show up on your computer as a hard drive. If this
happens, simply double-click that icon and use your mouse to click on and drag your photos to any folder
on your computer. Step 5: If your camera doesn't show up on your desktop, import your photos using an application
such as HP Photosmart Essential.
You can also touch up, rename, resize, and even e-mail your photos using HP Photosmart Essential.
Printing photos directly from your digital camera is just a few simple steps away.
Step 1: Connect the dock to your photo printer. Or, if you're using a USB cable,
connect it to your printer. Step 2: Place your camera in the dock and turn it on. (For USB, connect
your camera directly and turn it on.) Step 3: Follow your camera's on-screen instructions to select and print
the images you want. It's that easy!
Memory card slots are usually on the face of your computer. Some laptops are equipped with slots on the side.
Most photo printers feature memory card slots for printing your photos.
Your digital photos are stored on your camera's memory card. You can remove that card and transfer your
digital photos directly from it. There are two ways to do this directly to your computer's hard drive or
directly to your printer. Here's how:
Computer
Step 1: Remove your memory card from your camera and insert it into a card reader slot on the
front of your computer. If your computer doesn't have a card reader, you can find an external
model in almost any home electronics store for around $20. Step 2: Once your memory card appears as a hard drive on your computer, simply use your mouse
to click on and drag your photos to any folder on your computer.
Printer
Step 1: Insert your memory card into the card reader on the front of your
photo printer. From the LCD screen, you can choose which photos you want to print. Step 2: If your photo printer doesn't have an LCD screen, then the card will
likely show up on your computer as a hard drive. In this case, open it and double-click the photo you
want to print using your photo software.
Several HP Photosmart printers feature an LCD screen for ease-of-use, such as the
HP Photosmart D5360 photo printer.
Transfer your photos to an online album using Snapfish
It's not unusual to have a couple of digital cameras and several full memory cards. You don't always have the time to sit down and transfer all those images from your camera. Or, maybe you just don't want to bother with it.
In that case, consider sending those memory cards to Snapfish. They will upload your images to an online album and you'll receive an e-mail when your photos are ready to view. It couldn't be easier to share. You can also order prints anytime you choose.
To get started, just visit the
digital photo upload service page,
print and fill out the order form and send it to Snapfish along with your memory card. Your card will be
mailed back to you once your photos are uploaded.
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