| Most mobile PDAs sold today have good quality | | | | files from your phone. This will usually be included on |
| photo cameras. But what if you want to download | | | | a CD that came with the mobile device. If not, or if |
| pictures from a cell phone to a computer so that you | | | | you have misplaced the disk, you should be able to |
| can print them, upload them to the web or email | | | | download the software from your mobile phone |
| them? While different mobile devices can have | | | | manufacturer's website. |
| different methods for copying pictures to a | | | | Some phones are able to transfer files wirelessly |
| computer, these are the 2 main methods people use | | | | without a cable by using Bluetooth technology. Your |
| to download pictures from mobile phones. | | | | computer also needs to be Bluetooth-compatible |
| Download Pictures From Mobile Phone By USB or | | | | (most modern laptops are). To check if your mobile |
| Bluetooth Connection to Computer | | | | phone can transfer pictures via Bluetooth, visit the |
| Most smart phones come with a USB cable that | | | | manufacturer's website. You will also be able to |
| allows you to transfer files between your mobile | | | | download any necessary software there as well. |
| phone and a computer, in addition to other functions | | | | Download Pictures From Cell Phone By Picture |
| such as using the phone as a modem to connect to | | | | Messaging (MMS) |
| the internet or for updating the phone's software. | | | | If your wireless provider supports sending pictures to |
| Some phones, such as most Motorola and Samsung | | | | email addresses directly from your phone, you should |
| phones do not require special software to download | | | | be able to email yourself the picture you want, and |
| pictures from cell phone to the computer. All you | | | | then open it on your PC. However, take note that |
| have to do is plug the phone to the computer with | | | | messaging or data transmission charges may apply in |
| the USB cable and Windows will recognize it as a | | | | this case, so it is best to check with your provider to |
| "USB Mass Storage Device", similar to an external | | | | be on the safe side. |
| hard drive. It will then appear as a disk under "My | | | | These are the main methods you can use to |
| Computer". You can then browse the disk, your | | | | download pictures from cell phone. Remember that |
| pictures will usually be located in a folder called | | | | the best source for information specific to your |
| "Pictures" or something similar. | | | | phone's functions is its user manual. You should be |
| Certain other phones will require you to install special | | | | able to download that from the phone maker's |
| software on your computer to be able to download | | | | website as well. |