I connected the USB cable to the computer from my camera but I still can not find my pictures how do I upload?

Question

My friend just gave me his old digital camera, which it says FinePix E500 on it. He also gave me a USB cable. I have connected the cable to the computer, but I can not find the pictures, nothing has shown indicating that my computer even notices the USB cable. If there is some kind of software I need for uploading my pictures then can anyone help me figure out what kind of software it is?

Answer 1

Answer Dude is right, however there is one more way to do this.  You can do what most of us did years ago and use a USB card reader to transfer all your image files to your computer ... they cost around $10 and you can find them just about anywhere

Answer 2

You should not need any special software. Some cameras need to be turned on before the computer can recognize it. If you are using a Windows operating system... on the desktop go to My Computer, right click and select Explore. When the window opens, scroll down the list and see if the computer has recognized the camera. If it still doesn't see the camera, unplug both ends of the cable then reconnect. If this still does not work, try another cable.

If this doesn't work, open up Windows picture and fax viewer, or a photo editing program. Use File>Open and see if you can see the camera.

All else fails, restart the computer, with the camera connected and turned on... check now.

Not sure what other "tricks" to suggest at this point.

Good luck

Answer 3

Normally every digital camera you get comes with software for it. You can also go and buy one at the store. When I dowload my pics I have to turn my camera on try this first you may have a hidden program in your computer that will allow you to download so you dont have to buy something.