Windows Photo Gallery is a program included on Windows computers that allows you to store, organize, view, edit and print your digital pictures and videos. Before being able to view your pictures in Windows Photo gallery, you will first need to import the pictures into the gallery. With just a few simple steps, importing pictures in Windows Photo Gallery is quick and simple.
Instructions
1. Connect the memory card with the computer. There are two different ways you can do this. To connect the camera directly to the computer, you will need to insert the USB cable into your camera and turn the camera on. Then, plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Or, you can use a memory card reader, which can be purchased separately. Remove the memory card from the camera and slide it into the card reader. Then, plug the memory card reader into the USB port on the computer. Some computers may have memory card readers built directly into the computer; in this case, you would simply slide the memory card directly into this port.
2. Wait for Windows to automatically recognize the connection and open the AutoPlay dialog box. Choose the "Import pictures using Windows" option from the list. Wait for Windows to locate the pictures.
3. Type in a tag for the pictures you are importing, when prompted by Windows. Windows will open a "Tag These Pictures" box and you will insert your tag into the box. The tag is either a word or short phrase that describes the group of pictures. For example, you could use "Golf Outing," "Sally's 5th b-day," "16 July 2009" or "birds," if appropriate. Tags are optional; if you do not want to tag your pictures, simply leave the box blank. When you are finished, click the "Import" button.
4. Decide whether you want to erase the pictures from your camera's memory card once they have been imported to your computer. Although this is entirely a personal preference, keep in mind that the pictures are taking up space on your memory card and you will have less available space for new pictures. As Windows is importing pictures, a status box will be opened on your screen. If you would like to erase the pictures from your memory card, check the box next to the option "Erase after importing." Once all of your pictures have been imported, Windows will automatically open Windows Photo Gallery, where you will be able to view, edit and print your pictures.
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