| If you've ever felt out of the loop when the | | | | inserting and removing the memory device. If you |
| conversation at a party turned to tech subjects | | | | take the memory stick or memory card out of |
| that were over your head, now is the time to | | | | your new Nikon digital camera and you want to |
| build up your knowledge base. One of the most | | | | transfer your pictures to your computer to print |
| common new ways to store information is with | | | | the photos, you can do that safely and without |
| flash memory. | | | | worry. Just make sure that the memory stick is |
| This term is something that you should get to | | | | compatible with both your new Nikon camera and |
| know because chances are you already use it on | | | | your computer. |
| a daily basis. flash memory is used in a number of | | | | Another great thing about flash memory is the |
| components that are part of most people's | | | | cost. This type of memory actually costs very |
| everyday life. | | | | little and is very versatile. Part of the reason that |
| Flash memory is something known as "non-volatile | | | | it is so cost-effective is that it can be erased and |
| computer memory". Non-volatile is a fancy term | | | | used over and over again, unlike some other |
| that means the memory device will still hold the | | | | computer accessories like CDs or DVDs. |
| memory whether or not the device is powered. | | | | Using flash memory allows you to transfer a load |
| Your hard drive is probably the best example of | | | | of photos to your computer for printing or editing, |
| non-volatile computer memory, because you | | | | delete the flash memory device, and do the same |
| (hopefully) retain all of your files even if your | | | | thing all over again as many times as you like. |
| computer is turned off. | | | | A flash memory source is a great way to back |
| If you use any kind of digital components that are | | | | up your digital photographs while you are editing |
| compatible with your PC, then you probably own | | | | them. If you make a mistake in cropping or |
| flash memory. Digital cameras, camcorders, video | | | | editing a picture that you can't undo, or even if |
| games, and even GPS units all use flash memory | | | | you accidentally delete the photo, you can rest |
| to capture and store information that can later be | | | | easy knowing that you have a copy of the |
| downloaded to your PC. | | | | original picture saved on the flash memory card |
| Though flash memory may take several different | | | | that goes in your camera. |
| forms, like memory cards, memory sticks or | | | | It's a good idea to keep two cards, so that you |
| jump drives, the basic operating principles are the | | | | can make sure one is always in your camera and |
| same. | | | | the other is being used to back up photo files that |
| Flash memory is special in that it can transfer files | | | | you are working with. |
| and information between computers by simply | | | | |