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epfeif2
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Q: lightning to USB is hooked up to my camera it says it requires too much energy to use the device. how do i upload pictures?

I just bought the iPad 4 and the lightning to USB connector to upload pictures.  When i plugged the device into my iPad and then attached my camera, it said that it required too much energy and i could not upload my pictures.  What do i do differently or what settings need to be changed in order for me to be able to upload pictures? otherwise i'm just going to take it back and get the memory card adaptor

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Posted on Mar 26, 2013 9:33 AM

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Q: lightning to USB is hooked up to my camera it says it requires too much energy to use the device. how do i upload pictures?

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  • by Philly_Phan,

    Philly_Phan Philly_Phan Mar 26, 2013 9:42 AM in response to epfeif2
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    Mar 26, 2013 9:42 AM in response to epfeif2

    Load the pictures to the computer that you normally use for sync.  Open iTunes and go to the Photos tab.  Then, configure the sync appropriately.

     

    Doing it this way has the major advantage of the computer being backup for the iPad.

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  • by Phil0124,Helpful

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Mar 26, 2013 9:41 AM in response to epfeif2
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    Mar 26, 2013 9:41 AM in response to epfeif2

    It mostly depends on the camera. Some cameras have a Transfer Mode, which does not attempt to charge while transferring pictures. does yours have such a setting?

     

    Alternatively you can try to plug a powered USB hub between the camera and the USB connector so the power is provided by the HUB rather than the iPad.

     

     

    Other than that, yes the Memory card reader may be a better option assuming your Camera uses Secure Digital (SD) type memory cards.