How can I download photos to my computer from my digital camera?

I have a bunch pictures on my digital camera and i want to download them with out paying any money for softwares.

the manual gives you 2 ways to do it
with software and without
they have step by step instructions

Plug it to the USB port with a cable that matches your camera or insert the memory card of the camera in your PC. Then just copy, paste your photos

just plug into usb port,windows will find a generic drive and download pictures into windows photo gallery or buy a card reader at walmart($6.00-$15.00)