Using a Flash Drive
Using a flash drive
Flash drives make it easy to carry your important files and documents with you in a portable form. You should always back up the files on your flash drive elsewhere, however, just in case it gets lost or breaks.
To connect a flash drive:
- Insert the flash drive into a USB port on your computer. You should find a USB port on the front, back, or side of your computer (the location may vary depending on whether you have a desktop or laptop).
- If you're using Windows, a dialog box may appear. If it does, select Open folder to view files. On a Mac, a flash drive icon will usually appear on the desktop.
- If a dialog box does not appear, open Windows Explorer—or Finder if you're using a Mac—and select the flash drive on the left side of the window. Note that the name of the flash drive may vary.
To work with a flash drive:
Once you've connected a flash drive, you can work with it just like any other folder on your computer, including moving and deleting files.
- If you want to copy a file from your computer to the flash drive, click and drag the file from your computer to this window.
- The file will be duplicated, and this new version will be saved to the flash drive. The original version of the file will still be saved to your computer.
- If you want to copy a file from your flash drive to your computer, click and drag the file from this window to your computer.
- If you want to remove a file from your flash drive, click and drag the file to the Recycle Bin on a PC or the Trash can on a Mac. A dialog box may appear appear. If it does, click Yes to confirm that you want to permanently delete the file.
If a dialog box does not appear, you may need to empty the Trash can to permanently delete the file.
To safely remove a flash drive:
When you're done using a flash drive, don't remove it from the USB port just yet. You'll need to make sure to disconnect it properly to avoid damaging files on the drive.
- Right-click the flash drive and select Disconnect (or Eject).
- You can now safely remove the flash drive from the USB port.
If you're using a Mac, you can also click the Eject button next to the flash drive in Finder to eject it.
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