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Old 01-05-2006, 07:06 AM
Sarah
 
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Default Re: Retaining file name given by camera

Thanks Michael, I don't have a built in media reader and really want to avoid
the expense of buying one, so I was really hoping to find a solution using
the 'tools' that I have. Regards Sarah

"Michael J. Mahon" wrote:

> Sarah wrote:
> > I am using XP, when I download photos from the camera to My Pictures, how do
> > I retain the file name that the camera has given it, e.g CIMG123.jpg at the
> > moment XP names it Photo 1,2, 3 etc.
> >
> > Also, do I still need the Casio camera driver on my PC or will the XP wizard
> > suffice?

>
> You don't need either one.
>
> Get a (or use the built-in) media reader. Just move the media card from
> the camera to the media reader. The media card will show up in Windows
> Explorer as a drive. Then drag and drop pictured from the media drive
> to wherever you want them.
>
> "Magic" picture transfer programs are a pain.
>
> -michael
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