your coolpix digital camera saves each picture as an image file that can be copied to your computer using the nikon view 5 software provided. once transferred to your computer, your pictures can be viewed, printed, sent to your acquaintances via e-mail, or saved to a cd or other removable media for delivery to a photofinisher. any copies stored on the memory card after transfer can be deleted to make way for new pictures, which you can then add to the growing digital photo album on your computer.