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Today's article is a brief educational program on SD memory cards. These flash cards are widely used in modern technology: in mobile phones, GPS-navigators, cameras and camcorders.

SD is by far the most popular memory card standard today. The vast majority of devices that work with memory cards support this particular standard.

SD memory cards come in three different sizes. This made it possible to cover different devices: from miniature audio players to professional video cameras.

So what are the SD card form factors :

microSD– these cards are intended for use in mobile phones, smartphones, tablets and other compact devices.

- These cards are slightly larger than microSD cards. Until recently, they were used in mp3 players and other portable equipment. But today they have lost their popularity and are used less and less.

SD- Larger maps. They are used in cameras, camcorders, video recorders and other relatively large portable equipment. New generation cards SDHC and SDXC are exactly the same size as SD.

By the way, in a device designed to work with large SD cards, you can insert a smaller form factor card. To do this, you need to use a special adapter:But without unnecessary necessity, it is better not to do this, because. usually microSD cards work much slower than full-fledged SD cards.

Exists four generations of SD memory cards :

SD 1.0- holds the amount of information from 8 MB to 2 GB
SD 1.1– up to 4 GB
SDHC– up to 32 GB
SDXC– up to 2 TB

In the case of SD cards, there is backward compatibility: i.e. SDXC-capable devices understand the SDHC format and the older SD format (but not vice versa!).

Memory cards differ not only in size or volume. One of the main parameters is speed exchange information with the device.

SD card speed manufacturers designate either in the form class, or in the form multiplier:

SD class 2– write speed not less than 2 MB/ With 13x;
SD Class 4– write speed not less than 4 MB/s, which corresponds to the multiplier 26x;
SD class 6– write speed not less than 6 MB/s, which corresponds to the multiplier 40x;
SD class 10– write speed not less than 10 MB/s, which corresponds to the multiplier 66x;
SD class 16– write speed not less than 16 MB/s, which corresponds to the multiplier 106x.

As you can see, the speed class of the card directly indicates the speed of its operation in MB / s. To find out what class your memory card has - just look at its front part: it should be indicated there. For example, in this case, the card tenth speed class:

Before buying an SD memory card, you need to find out what speed class your device requires. This information should be indicated in the instructions for it.

The speed class is important for those who are going to shoot video. For example, Full HD video recording requires a recording speed of 3 MB/s, which corresponds to a Class 4 memory card. Using a slower card will cause shooting problems. However, in some cases, the video streaming rate can reach 6 MB/s. Therefore, for movie shooting, it is better to buy memory cards ranging from Class 6 and higher.

How transfer information directly from the SD card to the computer? To do this, there are special devices called card readers. The card reader can be either external (connected via a USB connector) or built into a computer or laptop.

After connecting the card reader to the computer, insert your memory card into the appropriate slot. After that, go to Windows in “Computer” - the flash drive will appear in the “Devices with removable media” section. You can open it and perform file operations.

built-in internal card reader

In conclusion, I want to say that when buying an SD card, it is better not to chase cheapness, but to purchase a card from a well-known manufacturer (I would recommend Transcend). Because Losing the captured photos or videos due to a failed card will be very disappointing.

For most people, microSD is just a form factor, but it really isn't. You can easily insert any microSD card into a standard slot, but not every one of them will work, since cards differ in many ways.

Format

There are three different SD formats in total, available in two form factors (SD and microSD):

SD (microSD) - drives up to 2 GB, work with any equipment;
SDHC (micro SDHC) - drives from 2 to 32 GB, work on devices with support for SDHC and SDXC;
SDXC (microSDXC) - drives from 32 GB to 2 TB (currently maximum 512 GB), only work on SDXC-enabled devices.

As you can see, they are not backwards compatible. Memory cards of the new format will not work on old equipment.

Volume

Support for microSDXC declared by the manufacturer does not mean support for cards of this format with any volume and depends on the specific device. For example, HTC One M9 works with microSDXC, but officially only supports cards up to and including 128 GB.

Another important point is connected with the volume of drives. All microSDXC cards use the exFAT file system by default. Windows has been supporting it for more than 10 years, it has appeared in OS X since version 10.6.5 (Snow Leopard), exFAT support has been implemented in Linux distributions, but out of the box it does not work everywhere.

High speed UHS interface

I or II is added to the logo of a card with UHS support, depending on the version

SDHC and SDXC cards can support the Ultra High Speed interface, which provides higher speeds (UHS-I up to 104 MB/s and UHS-II up to 312 MB/s) if the device has hardware support. UHS is backward compatible with earlier interfaces and can work with devices that do not support it, but at standard speed (up to 25 MB/s).

2. Speed

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Classifying the write and read speed of microSD cards is as complex as their formats and compatibility. The specs allow four ways to describe card speed, and since manufacturers use them all, there's a lot of confusion.

speed class

The speed class marking for ordinary cards is a number inscribed in the Latin letter C

The Speed Class is the minimum write speed to the memory card in megabytes per second. There are four in total:

Class 2- from 2 MB/s;
Class 4- from 4 MB/s;
Class 6- from 6 MB/s;
Class 10- from 10 MB/s.

By analogy with the marking of conventional cards, the speed class of UHS cards fits into the Latin letter U

Cards operating on the high-speed UHS bus have only two speed classes so far:

Class 1 (U1)- from 10 MB/s;
Class 3 (U3)- from 30 MB/s.

Since the minimum value of the entry is used in the designation of the speed class, theoretically a card of the second class may well be faster than a card of the fourth. Although, if this is the case, the manufacturer will most likely prefer to state this fact more explicitly.

Max Speed

The speed class is quite enough to compare cards when choosing, but some manufacturers, in addition to it, use the maximum speed in MB / s in the description, and more often not even the write speed (which is always lower), but the read speed.

Usually these are the results of synthetic tests under ideal conditions, which are unattainable with normal use. In practice, the speed depends on many factors, so you should not focus on this characteristic.

Speed multiplier

Another classification option is a speed multiplier, similar to the one used to indicate the read and write speed of optical discs. There are more than ten of them, from 6x to 633x.

The 1x multiplier is 150 KB/s, which means that the simplest 6x cards have a speed of 900 KB/s. The fastest cards can have a multiplier of 633x, which is 95 MB/s.

3. Tasks

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Choose the right card for specific tasks. The biggest and fastest is not always the best. For certain use cases, volume and speed may be excessive.

When buying a card for a smartphone, volume plays a bigger role than speed. The advantages of a large storage are obvious, but the advantages of a high transfer rate on a smartphone are almost not felt, since large files are rarely written and read there (unless you have a smartphone with 4K video support).

Cameras shooting HD and 4K video are a completely different matter: both speed and volume are equally important here. For 4K video, camera manufacturers recommend using UHS U3 cards, for HD - regular Class 10 or at least Class 6.

For photos, many professionals prefer to use several smaller cards to minimize the risk of losing all the pictures in force majeure. As for the speed, it all depends on the photo format. If you shoot in RAW, it makes sense to invest in microSDHC or microSDXC class UHS U1 and U3 - in this case, they will reveal themselves to the fullest.

4. Fakes

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No matter how trite it may sound, but buying a fake under the guise of original cards is now easier than ever. A few years ago, SanDisk claimed that a third of the SanDisk memory cards on the market were counterfeit. It is unlikely that the situation has changed much since that time.

To avoid disappointment when buying, it is enough to be guided by common sense. Refrain from buying from untrustworthy sellers and beware of "original" cards that are priced well below the official price.

Attackers have learned how to counterfeit packaging so well that it can sometimes be very difficult to distinguish it from the original. With full confidence, it is possible to judge the authenticity of a particular card only after verification with the help of special utilities:

h2testw- for Windows;

If you have already experienced the loss of important data due to a broken memory card for one reason or another, then when it comes to choosing, you will most likely prefer a more expensive card from a well-known brand than an affordable "no-name".

In addition to greater reliability and safety of your data, with a branded card you will receive high speed and a guarantee (in some cases even a lifetime).

Now you know everything you need to know about SD cards. As you can see, there are many questions that you will have to answer before purchasing a card. Perhaps the best idea would be to have different maps for different needs. So you can use all the advantages of the equipment and not expose your budget to unnecessary costs.

Several speed tests of budget 32GB MicroSDHC memory cards using the CrystalDiskMark utility and an internal PCIe card reader Realtek RTS5227-GR & RTS5249-GR Notebook MSI GE70 0ND-082X .
MicroSDHC memory card: . Photo of the packaging complete with microSD - SD adapter:

Card capacity: 32GB. Recording speed classification: Class 10. The microSDHC memory card is made for high-speed continuous shooting. Designed for use in mobile phones, smartphones, communicators, PDAs, MP3 / MP4 players, digital cameras and camcorders, and other digital devices.

Using the CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 x64 test, we will check the speed of the Silicon Power SP032GBSTH010V10-SP.

MicroSDHC memory card: . There is an inscription on the package: read speed - up to 48Mb / s (320x), write speed is lower. Specified specifications are based on internal tests and performance may be less than advertised depending on host device, interface, operating conditions, and other factors.
Waterproof, immune to x-rays, magnetic fields and extreme temperatures, shockproof.
Speed class: UHS-I.
Performance class 10 is ideal for continuous Full HD movie shooting.
Made in Malaysia. The adapter is made in China.
Warranty: 60 months.

Capture and store more high-quality photos and Full HD videos on your Android smartphone or tablet using a SanDisk Ultra microSDHC UHS-I memory card. And the SanDisk Memory Zone app, available on the Google Play Store, provides a convenient way to browse, access, and back up all the files in your phone's memory. The application can be configured to automatically upload files from the built-in storage to the memory card, which will help your smartphone perform at its best.

The SanDisk SDSDQUAN-032G-G4A memory card showed the highest sequential read and write speeds: 30MB/s.

Transcend's class 10 microSDHC memory card delivers excellent performance at only 1/10 the size of an SD card. The Transcend TS32GUSDHC10 features the extraordinary Class 10 speed introduced by the SD Card Association as the new SD 3.0 specification, 10Mb/s write speed is guaranteed. A class 10 microSDHC card with high speed performance, large memory size of 32GB at a minimum size is especially recommended for use in modern mobile devices.
Fully compatible with the SD 3.0 standard.
Class 10 guarantees fast data transfer.
Data transfer rate of at least 10Mb/s, read speed up to 20Mb/s.
Built-in ECC technology to detect and correct transmission errors. Exclusive program RecoveRx to recover deleted and lost data from portable media.
Extreme protection. To ensure the highest level of performance and reliability, Transcend tests its microSD memory cards under the harshest operating conditions.
Waterproof: Complies with JIS IPX7 standard and remains functional even after being submerged for 30 minutes in water up to 1m deep.
Reliable even at extreme temperatures: withstand both extremely low (up to -25C) and high (up to 85C) temperatures.
ESD-proof: They are resistant to static charges as they are designed in accordance with the EMC IEC61000-4-2 standard.
X-Ray Protection: ISO7816-1 compliant and unaffected by airport X-ray scanners.
Shock resistance: they have excellent shock resistance, vibration resistance, high bending and torsional rigidity of the body.
Dimensions: 11 x 15 x 1 mm.
Supply voltage: 2.7V~3.6V.
Operating temperature range: -25C(-13F) to ~85C(185F).
Resource: 10K cycles of connection and disconnection.
Weight: 0.4 grams.
Made in Taiwan.

The utility showed sequential read speeds claimed to be up to 20Mb/s (133x), the same as the SanDisk SDSDQUAN-032G-G4A card: 30Mb/s.

(or SDC10G2/32GBSP without SD adapter included). The Kingston microSDHC/microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I memory card features Class 10 UHS-I speeds (45MB/s read, 10MB/s write), making it ideal for photographers capturing everything from still images to children or animals in motion. It's also ideal for shooting cinematic HD (1080p) movies and has faster buffering time between shots than Class 4 memory cards.
The smallest microSDHC/microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I SD memory card is a popular memory expansion solution for tablets, smartphones and action cameras. It can also be used with an optional SD memory card adapter for standard size SDHC/SDXC host devices.
Designed for extreme environments, this versatile memory card has been tested for water resistance, extreme temperature resistance, shock resistance, vibration resistance and X-ray resistance. With a wide choice of capacities (from 8GB to 128GB), you can choose the right memory card for your needs and get free space to store thousands of high-quality photos and hours of video.
- Class 10 UHS-I speed (45MB/s read, 10MB/s write). UHS-I interface - microSDHC/microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I is ideal for capturing cinematic quality HD (1080p) video and action photos (children, animals, etc.)
- Compact form factor.
- Reliable protection of photos and videos even in extreme conditions.
- Capacity 8GB–128GB. Kingston microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards are available in capacities ranging from 8GB to 128GB to meet the needs of users.
- In addition, all Kingston memory cards come with a lifetime warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.
- FAT32 format (microSDHC 8GB–32GB); exFAT (microSDXC 64GB-128GB).
- Working temperatures: from -25 to 85C.
- Operating voltage: 3.3V.
The SD Card Association defines card speeds in two terms: Speed Class and UHS Speed Class.
- Speed Class is a number that determines the speed of the memory card; 4 means 4MB/s, 6 means 6MB/s, etc.
- UHS (Ultra High Speed) uses minimum write speeds to distinguish between memory cards; UHS-I Speed Class 1 has a minimum write speed of 10MB/s, while UHS-I Speed Class 3 has a minimum write speed of 30MB/s.

Photo of the reverse side of the packaging of the Kingston SDC10G2/32GB memory card.

CrystalDiskMark showed a sequential read speed of 81Mb/s, which is higher than the declared 45Mb/s, but write speed is one of the lowest: 17Mb/s (but also higher than the declared 10Mb/s).

Designed for 4K and Full HD video recording, it is shockproof, waterproof, X-ray resistant.
Record all the fun on your smartphone or digital camera. With a 32 GB memory card, you have enough space for all your photos and videos in Full-HD - now precious memories will always be with you.
The EXCERIA microSD M302 memory card is a real boon for sophisticated photographers. Huge storage capacity and ultra-fast recording speed allow you to save data in Full HD format.
Toshiba M302 microSD memory cards fully comply with the requirements of the SD Association. The Toshiba ADP-HS02 adapter provides compatibility with SD and SDHC slots.
Toshiba's write protection feature prevents accidental overwriting.
Designed to Toshiba's highest quality standards, SD memory cards come with a standard 5-year limited warranty.
UHS-I microSDHC memory card supporting Class 10, UHS Speed Class 3 (minimum write speed: 30MB/s). Declared sequential read speed: up to 90Mb/s. Approximate usable capacity: 28.8 Gb/s.

The CrystalDiskMark utility showed a sequential read speed of 86.96MB / s, which is slightly short of the declared 90MB / s, a write speed of 26.82MB / s.

MicroSDHC memory card: .
This memory card is rated speed 10 for video quality, which means you can shoot in Full HD without dropping frames. And with up to 64 GB of storage, you can store plenty of Full HD video files before you need to transfer them to your computer.
Waterproof, shock-resistant, heat-resistant and X-ray resistant, SanDisk Ultra microSD UHS-I cards keep your memories safe from the vicissitudes of life. You can safely use your phone or tablet during a snowfall, shoot at the edge of the pool or among the hot sands of the desert. The SanDisk memory card will survive even if the device itself fails.

SanDisk Ultra microSD UHS-I cards are the perfect companion for powerful Android smartphones and tablets. With more memory on the card, you can shoot more photos and videos without worrying about running out of space.

The CrystalDiskMark utility showed a sequential read speed of 43.4MB / s, which is slightly short of the declared 48MB / s, a write speed of 37.8MB / s.

MicroSDHC memory card: .
The EVO Plus series cards are ideal for capturing life's most precious moments and then enjoying 4K UHD video on a compatible device.
Micro SD cards are compatible with a wide range of devices, and with the included SD adapter, it fits even more devices from almost any brand while maintaining the excellent speed and performance of the EVO Plus.
EVO Plus cards are protected by four types of protection: they can withstand up to 72 hours in sea water, operate in extreme temperatures, be in airport X-ray machines, or be exposed to electromagnetic waves equivalent to MRI.

Performance class: Grade 1, Class 10. UHS-1 interface. Data transfer rate (read / write): 95/20 MB / s.

CrystalDiskMark showed a sequential read speed of 29.88MB/s and a write speed of 27.02MB/s. The thing is that the memory card was inserted into the card reader of the budget laptop ASUS X554LJ (90NB08I8-M06800) which uses a USB 2.0 interface with a bandwidth of 480 Mbps.

Surely you have seen many different memory cards and wondered: how are they all different? A lot of characteristics and device manufacturer are perhaps the most important data about drives of this type. In this article, such a property as the speed class will be considered in detail. Let's get started!

A class is a parameter that indicates the speed of information exchange between a memory card and the device in which it is installed. The higher the speed of the drive, the faster photos and video files will be written to it, and there will also be less brakes when opening and playing them. Since today there are as many as 3 classes, each of which can also have a different multiplier, the international organization SD Card Association (hereinafter referred to as SDA) has proposed marking certain characteristics of SD memory cards right on their case. The classes were given the name SD Speed Class and currently include: SD Class, UHS and Video Class.

Thanks to this solution, anyone who wants to buy a miniature drive can simply look at its packaging in the store and get comprehensive information about its speed. But you must always be on the lookout, because some unscrupulous manufacturers, marking the card, may mean the speed of reading from the device, and not writing to it, which contradicts the SDA decision and is misleading. Before buying, look for test results on the Internet or check the drive directly in the store by asking a sales assistant about it. Using special software, you can check already purchased cards on your computer.

Write Speed Classes

SD Class, UHS, and Video Class are standards for recording on a memory card. The number indicated next to the abbreviation is the value of the minimum possible speed for writing data to the device under the worst testing conditions. This indicator is measured in MB / s. The most popular is the SD Class standard and its variations, with a multiplier from 2 to 16 (2, 4, 6, 10, 16). On devices, it is indicated as the letter of the Latin alphabet "C", inside which there is a number. This value will indicate the speed of writing.

So, if you have the number 10 in the letter “C” on your card, then the speed should be at least 10 MB / s. The next stage in the development of write speed standards is UHS. On memory cards, it is designated as the letter "U", containing the Roman numeral I or III or their Arabic counterparts. Only now, unlike SD Class, the number in the symbol should be multiplied by 10 - this way you will find out the required characteristic.

In 2016, SDA introduced the fastest specification to date, the V Class. It has speeds from 6 to 90 MB/s, depending on the multiplier. Cards that support this standard are marked with the letter "V" followed by a number. We multiply this value by 10 and voila - now we know the minimum write speed to this drive.

Important: One memory card can support several, up to all 3, speed standards, but not every device is able to work with standards faster than SD Class.

SD Classes (C)

SD classes increase in an arithmetic progression, the step of which is 2. This is how it looks on the card body.

SD Class 2 provides speeds of at least 2 MB / s and is designed to record video with a resolution of 720 by 576 pixels. This video format is called SD (standard definition, not to be confused with Secure Digital - this is the name of the memory card format itself) and is used as a standard on television.
SD Class 4 and 6 allow you to record at least 4 and 6 MB / s, respectively, which will allow you to already deal with HD and FullHD quality video. This class is intended for cameras of the initial segment, smartphones, game consoles and other devices.

All subsequent classes, up to UHS V Class, about which information will be given below, allow you to write data to the drive faster and more efficiently.

UHS(U)

UHS is an abbreviation of the English words "Ultra High Speed", which can be translated into Russian as "Ultra High Speed". To find out the minimum possible speed for writing data to drives with this speed class, you need to multiply the number indicated on their case by 10.

The UHS 1 was designed to capture high-quality Full HD video and record live streams. The promised speed of saving information to the card is at least 10 MB / s.
UHS 3 is designed for recording 4K (UHD) video files. Used in SLR and mirrorless cameras for shooting video in UltraHD and 2K.

Video Class (V)

It is abbreviated as V Class and was introduced by the SD Card Association to refer to cards optimized for recording 3D video and files with a resolution of 8K or more. The number after the "V" indicates the number of MB/s to be written. The minimum speed for cards with this speed class is 6 MB / s, which corresponds to the V6 class, and the maximum class at the moment is V90 - 90 MB / s.

Conclusion

This article looked at 3 speed classes that memory cards can have - SD Class, UHS and Video Class. SD Class is designed for wide application in various techniques, while other classes are designed for a narrower range of tasks. UHS will allow you to efficiently record FullHD to 4K videos and live streams in real time, making it the standard for low-cost cameras. Video Class was created in order to save huge video files with a resolution of 8K, as well as 360 ° video, which predetermined the scope of its application - professional and expensive video equipment.

Memory cards have become so closely integrated into the life of a modern person that he simply cannot imagine his further existence without them. Memory cards have long supplanted floppy disks, disks, and are even gradually replacing flash drives. The main advantage of memory cards is their miniature size, through which the product is quite mobile and easy to use. With regards to operation, not everyone still knows how to use memory cards correctly. A slot for a memory card, what it is, and how to use microcards correctly, we will learn in more detail.

The slot for connecting a memory card is a hole in the form of a slot up to 2.5 cm, into which the device is inserted. This click is equipped with special contacts that, when a memory card is inserted, are connected to it, after which the information is read by a PC or laptop.

Standard laptops are equipped from the factory, often with only one slot for connecting microSD memory cards. How to connect a memory card to a personal computer? If the PC does not have a slot for connecting memory cards, then this problem can always be fixed. To do this, you need to purchase a portable slot or card reader, which often has at least 3 slots for different types of devices. The advantage of portable slots is their mobility and low cost.

What is a memory card

Having found out what a memory card slot is, you should pay attention to the question of what a memory card is. Memory cards are a small and thin plate made of plastic, inside of which there is a memory module. The advantage of this module is non-volatility, whereby the information on the device is stored even when the product is not connected to a laptop, PC or other types of gadgets.

Information on the memory card can be deleted, recorded, overwritten in multiple repetition mode. The memory card has a fairly long service life, measured in decades, provided that the product is properly handled. Additionally, some memory cards are equipped with a special tab that can be used to protect the product from accidental formatting or deletion of information.

Memory cards are divided into the following types:

SD- one of the most popular types of memory cards used on various modern gadgets. The maximum volume of such a product is 4 GB.
SDHC– products with a memory over 4 GB and up to 32 GB. In terms of size, they are identical to the previous version, only differ in cost and volume of information capacity.
SDXC- cards that have a very large amount of memory up to 2 TB.
miniSD- a direct analogue of the SD card, differing in the size of the product. These devices are practically not used today.

microSD- a very small memory card that is used in modern phones, players and other gadgets. It has a miniature size, but at the same time quite large capacity up to 64 GB. The disadvantage of this size is the possibility of easily losing the product.

memory stick- memory cards from the popular Sony company. Their maximum volume is up to 16 GB, and in size they are both small and large.
compact flash- the format of memory cards that are already outdated. The maximum capacity is 256 GB, and the advantage is the high data transfer rate.

There are other types of memory cards that are also outdated and can only be found in an electronics store.

Memory card adapters

Laptops are equipped with a slot for memory cards, which are large. But what about cards like microSD or miniSD? For them, there are special adapters, which are a large ordinary memory card. From the end part, the adapter is equipped with a small slot through which MicroSD memory cards are installed.

By inserting a microSD card into the adapter, you can use the product with a device that supports large cards (laptop, card reader, camera). Adapters are often sold together with small memory cards. If the adapter is not included, then it can always be purchased separately, especially since its cost is negligible.

Features of using memory cards

The most popular memory cards that are used everywhere are SDHC and microSD devices. A standard memory card has a rectangular shape with a cut corner. This corner is cut in order to insert the card into the slot with only one side.

It's important to know! If, when you try to insert a card into the slot, nothing comes out, then you should turn the product 180 degrees and try to install it in the slot again. When the card is correctly installed, a click is sure to follow.

To remove the card, you need to press on it with your finger or fingernail, after which a characteristic click will follow, and the product will pop out of the slot. The principle of installing cards, both in laptops and in photo and video equipment, is identical. To insert a card into the card reader, it is enough to place it in the correct position and insert it into the slot. When a card is inserted into the card reader, it does not enter the slot completely, but only for the most part, which simplifies the way to remove it.

If there is a need to transfer information from the phone, which is stored on a memory card, to a laptop, then an adapter is needed for this. A microSD card can be installed in a laptop slot using an adapter or an adapter. To begin with, the microcard is installed in the adapter, and only then the latter is inserted into the slot.

How to read information from a memory card on a PC

If the PC system unit does not have slots for connecting memory cards, then you can purchase a card reader for this. The product represents a small plastic box with several slots for connecting cards. On the other hand, the device has a USB connector, through which the product is connected to a computer.

Determining the visibility of a memory card by a computer is quite simple, for which you should double-click on the "My Computer" icon. In the window that opens, an icon of a memory card or an additional disk will appear, which is the connected product.

To open the contents of the map on a computer, just double-click on the folder. In the window that opens, you can copy the necessary files to be transferred to the PC memory or vice versa. At the end, you should definitely learn how to remove the memory card correctly. To do this, you need to find the flash drive icon with a green arrow in the lower right corner. You need to click on this icon once, and then select the "Safely Remove Hardware ..." function from the pop-up window.

It's important to know! If you remove the memory card in a way that is not safe, the shelf life of the product will be significantly reduced. In addition, the shelf life of the card reader and the slot itself on the laptop are reduced.

In conclusion, it should be noted that although memory cards are easy to use, it is imperative to follow the rules and recommendations for their use. Storage of memory cards is not recommended near electromagnetic radiation, as they affect the shelf life of products.