Have a Canon Powershot A40 and a new computer with Vista , Can`t transfer from my camera and Canon says I need a Memory Card reader. Please walk me through what to buy and how it works, consider me a computer stupid person and go slooooow.
You have 2 ways to get pics from your camera to your PC. 1. Thru the cable: quite complicated if you dont know anything about tech. You have to install the osft in the disc. comes with your camera, then plug your camera by the cable in the box too. 2. Buy a memory reader card, it should be an USB plugin gadget. You plug it, get the memory card from your camera, put it to the card reader, then copuy/past/delete the file as usual.
Buy a memory card reader that should solve your problem. Should be pretty simple to go from there. They have step by step instructions on how to use them. Good Luck.
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The A40 uses Compact Flash (CF) memory cards. You need to go buy a CF card reader (or you can use a multi-card reader). Take your memory card out of the camera and put it in the reader, then plug into your computer's USB port. It will be recognized as a removable drive. Transfer your images to your hard drive. Select 'Safely Remove Hardware' to disconnect the card reader. Format the card when you put it back in the camera. This deletes all files and prevents errors. If I were you, thoughI would seriously think about upgrading your camera (1.9MP) sometime, because it's sorta outdated. Secure Digital (SD) cards are the most used memory card type now (CF, dSLR). A new camera would go well with your new computer and new operating system p.s. I'm sure a card reader will be perfectly compatible with Vista, BUT make sure you check out the reader's specs before you buy it. It's probably a good idea to buy a multi-card reader because any new camera you buy will most likely use SD memory cardsso, a card reader that accepts a number of different cards makes economical sense. Unless you can buy individual readers quite cheap.
