How do I get pictures from my camera to my computer?

You can import pictures and video clips from your digital camera to your computer in a few different ways. Here's one common way to do it:

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1. Connect the camera to your computer by using the camera's USB cable.
   Connecting a camera to a computer with a USB cable
2. Turn on the camera.
3. In the AutoPlay dialog box that appears, click Import pictures and videos using Windows.
4. (Optional) To tag the pictures, type a tag name in the Tag these pictures (optional) box.
   By default, the folder name includes the date the pictures and videos are imported and the tag name.
5. Click Import.
   A new window opens and shows the imported pictures and videos.

Notes

• You can add descriptive tags to your pictures when you import them by typing them in the Tag these pictures (optional) box. You can also tag pictures or add additional tags after the pictures are imported to your computer. For more information, see Tag pictures so they're easier to find.

• You can change the settings that are used when importing pictures and videos, so your pictures and videos are named and organized in a way that works for you. For more information, see Change settings for importing pictures and videos.

• Some devices are compatible with Device Stage. For compatible devices, Device Stage will open instead of AutoPlay when you connect the device to your computer and turn on the device. To import pictures or videos from the device, click the import link in Device Stage.
  To import pictures from a device in Device Stage, the device must be compatible with Device Stage. This new feature allows you to import pictures and videos from some devices, as well as perform other device-related tasks.