How do you put files on an SD card via a camera?

Question

Alright, so I've read that people can put files on an SD card via your camera. So I've hooked my camera up to my computer, but now I need to figure out how to put the files onto the SD card. Where would I be able to locate my SD card? I looked in My Computer, but it shows my camera and I can't click and drag files into it. Help!

Answer 1

You've done everything right so far, but once you click your camera you should be able to see it's contents similar to how other file structures are displayed in Windows (assuming you're using windows).

If clicking on the camera and nothing happens, there's probably a few explanations:

a) the card in the camera is not formatted and not ready for use, disconnect the cable and format the card using the camera's own menu to do so

b) the card in the camera IS formatted and ready for use, hence why nothing happens when you click the camera icon, try dragging a few files and dropping it on the camera

c) the card in the camera is defective, try formatting like in point a), if this didn't work you'd have to buy another card

d) the drivers for the camera may not be functioning properly, try re-installing drivers for the camera, if any. Try using the card in a card reader and hooking it up to your pc?

Good luck.