how do i transfer pictures, songs etc to pc

im conected to pc through usb which tells you it transfers files between pc and fone and vice versa but i can not access sd card while connected through usb HELP

I don't get my pre-ordered Hero until it is released for sale in the USA on Oct 11, so I can't help you, but do you have the User Guide?  It should tell you in there.  I have been trying to find a User Guide online to get a head's up on how this mobile marvel works, but have not been able to locate one anyplace. 

I have noticed a sad lack of chatter about this phone on this forum  , but maybe that will pick up as we get closer to the US release date.  The Palm Pre Forum was ablaze several months ahead with hopeful users anticipating its release, but has slowed down a lot the last month or so after two to three months in users' hands.

I will be happy to help with this question of transferring pics, etc., as soon as I get my hands on my Hero.

You have to install HTC Sync on your PC/laptop. Then when you connect your HTC Hero to your PC/laptop, you will get a notification on your HTC Hero. You then need to "Mount" it and then you will see the SD card as a removable drive on your PC/laptop.

It is available from HTC's website and is located on the sd card that the phone came with.

sorry for delay but thanx for responding, i managed to suss it out myself eventually, as all of you with brand new hero's will have noticed the manual that comes with it is very basic , about 6 pages , but i learned just to use the  hero as an external hard drive ...... simple really but HEY what a fantastic fone i luvvvv it..