Unable to update software or upload pics from SD card-how do I remove files from startup disk? Please help!

Hello Smile_333
The article below will assist with finding things and help increase the hard drive space for your computer. The best way is to have an external hard drive to copy things to if you do not want to delete and loose things.
OS X Mountain Lion: Increase disk space
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10677
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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I was wondering if anyone knew how to remove files from the start up disk without deleting any files?
I am unable to add any more photos and even download the latest updates because the start up disk is full....
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I would appreciate feedback,
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