From time to time it is necessary to connect the memory card to the PC: throw back pictures from a digital camera or a record from the DVR. Today we will introduce you to the simplest ways to connect SD cards to PCs or laptops.
How to connect to computers memory card
The first thing to be noted is almost no different from connecting a conventional flash drive. The main problem lies in the absence of a suitable connector: if most modern laptops have slots for SD or even microSD cards, then in stationary computers it is a rarity.Connect the memory card to a PC or laptop
In most cases, insert a memory card directly to a stationary computer will not work, you must purchase a special device - the card reader. There are as adapters with one connector under common card formats (Compact Flash, SD and MicroSD) and combining slots for connecting each of them.
Cardriders are connected to computers through a regular USB, so compatible with any PC running the current version of Windows.
On laptops is somewhat easier. In most models there is a slot for memory cards - it looks like this.
The location of the slot and supported formats depend on the model of your laptop, so we recommend that you first find out the characteristics of the device. In addition, MicroSD cards are usually sold complete with adapters under full-size SD - such adapters can be used to connect a microsphere to laptops or cartriders on which there is no suitable slot.
The nuances finished, and now go directly to the algorithm of the procedure.
- Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot of your card reader or the laptop connector. If you use a laptop, then go immediately to step 3.
- Connect the card reader to the free USB port of your computer or to the concentrator connector.
- As a rule, the memory cards connected through a slot or adapter must be recognized as conventional flash drives. By connecting the card to the computer for the first time, you need to wait a bit until Windows recognizes the new media and installs the driver.
- If autorun is allowed in your OS, you will see this window.
Select the Open Folder option to view files to see the contents of the memory card in the "Explore".
- If the autorun is disabled, go to the "Start" menu and click on the computer.
When the connected drive manager window opens, look for your card in the device "Device with removable media" - it is indicated as a "removable device".
To open a map to view the files, just double-click the device name.
If you have difficulty, pay attention to the item below.
Possible problems and solutions
Sometimes connecting to a PC or a laptop memory card takes place with problems. Consider the most common of them.
Card are not recognized
This alignment is possible for a number of various reasons. The easiest solution is to try to reconnect the card reader to another USB connector or pull out and insert the card in the cartride slot. If it did not help, then refer to this article.
Read more: What to do when the computer does not recognize the memory card
A proposal appears to format the card
Most likely, there was a failure in the file system. The problem is known as its solutions. You can familiarize yourself with them in the relevant manual.
Lesson: How to save files if the drive does not open and asks to format
An error "Starting this device is not possible (code 10)"
Pure software problem. Ways to solve it are described in the article below.
Read more: We solve the problem with "Starting this device is not possible (code 10)"
Summing up, we remind you to avoid troubleshooting, use only products from proven manufacturers!