Uploading Images from Camera

Uploading images from a digital camera is much quicker that old-fashioned film and print photography. It avoids the wait time because photos can be quickly taken, uploaded onto a computer and used in graphic layout and other art projects. If students heed these simple steps digital photography can become your best friend.

How to Upload from Digital Camera to Computer

1- Be sure you storage device is properly installed. Yearbook students use the Lacie drive. Other students may use a flash drive.

2- Take Photos on digital camera.

3- Plug the Media Gear Card Reader into the USB port of the computer.

4- Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the proper slot on the card reader.

5- When the disk appears on the desktop, click on it and find the images.

6- Select the photos you wish to work with. Drag and drop them into the appropriate folder on your storage drive (Lacie drive).

7- Delete the files from the memory card if desired.*

8- Click to eject the card reader icon on the desktop and remove the memory card from the card reader.

9- Return the card to the camera and unplug the card reader.

10- Rename the photos to describe what they are. example: boys_bball01.jpg


* If you are using the school camera, please delete the files so the next student will have plenty of memory available when taking shots. If you are uploading files from someone else's memory card, DO NOT delete the files. They may want to keep them on their camera.