MicroSD cards require adapters to work in most memory card readers.
Most digital cameras and camera phones store pictures on special memory cards called SD cards. These cards are available in different capacities and styles for different devices. You can replace the card in your device with a compatible card in a larger size. Yet, if you want to transfer the pictures from the old card to a new card, you will need to use a computer. Many computers have memory card readers that will help you transfer the data. If your computer does not have a memory card reader, you can purchase one that will connect to your computer via USB.
Instructions
1. Inspect your memory cards. Both cards should be the same type. If they are both labeled "SD," they are standard cards and you will be able to use them as they are. If they are labeled "miniSD" or "microSD," you will need a miniSD to SD adapter or a microSD to SD adapter, to use them with your memory card reader.
2. Click on "My Computer" in your computer's start menu, to view the list of devices that are connected to your computer.
3. Insert the memory card containing your pictures into the SD card slot on your memory card reader. If you have a miniSD or microSD card, put it in the correct adapter first, then insert the entire adapter into the memory card reader. If you are using a USB memory card reader, plug it into one of your computer's USB ports.
4. Double-click on the icon that appeared in the "My Computer" window when you inserted the SD card into the card reader. Browse to the folder on the card that contains your pictures. The folder may be labeled "Media," "Pictures," "DCIM" or something similar.
5. Press "Ctrl" and "A" on your keyboard to select all of the pictures. Press "Ctrl" and "C" to copy the pictures to your computer's clipboard. Alternately, if you want to remove the pictures from the original SD card, press "Ctrl" and "X" on your computer's keyboard. Press the "Back" button until you return to the "My Computer" window.
6. Right-click on your desktop; select "New" then select "Folder." Type "Temporary" and press "Enter" to name the folder. Double-click on the new folder to open it. Press "Ctrl" and "V" to paste the pictures into the new folder. Press "Ctrl" and "X" while the files are still highlighted, to copy them back to your computer's clipboard.
7. Right-click on the memory card icon in the "My Computer" window and select "Eject." Remove the memory card from the memory card reader and insert the new memory card into the memory card reader.
8. Double-click on the new icon that appears in the My Computer window. Right-click, select "New," then select "Folder." Give the folder the exact same name as the folder where you found the pictures on the original memory card. Double-click the folder to open it. Press "Ctrl" and "V" on your computer's keyboard to move the pictures to the SD card. Wait for the files to finish copying.
9. Press the "Back" button until you return to the My Computer window. Right-click the memory card icon and select "Eject." Remove the memory card from the computer. Close the My Computer window and the Temorary window. Right-click on the "Temporary" folder icon on your desktop and select "Delete," to remove the folder from your computer.
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