Open an SD card and retrieve saved data in a matter of seconds.
An SD, or secure digital, card is a specific memory card format that a variety of portable devices--including digital cameras, PDAs and mobile phones--utilize. In order to retrieve data saved on an SD card, you must learn open the card on your computer. Once you open the card, you can copy files for transferring or editing purposes. You need to perform only a few steps to open an SD card, either with a USB reader or without one.
Instructions
With USB Reader
1. Insert the SD card into the SD slot on the USB reader.
2. Insert the opposite end into a USB port on your computer.
3. Click on the desired option when a pop-up menu appears on the screen. Options include "Open folder to view files," "View pictures" and "Import pictures and videos," if not more. Each of these opens the SD card for you to view saved data.
Without USB Reader
4. Locate the SD slot on the computer. On a desktop computer, you will generally find the slot in the front of the tower; on a notebook, look on the side.
5. Insert SD card directly into SD slot on your computer.
6. Click on the desired option when a pop-up menu appears on the screen. Options include "Open folder to view files," "View pictures" and "Import pictures and videos," if not more. Each of these options opens the SD card for you to view saved data.
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