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USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices are very
popular and easy to use. They are
available at any media center (Walmart, Target, etc). The newest devises have
2,4,6,8 Gig of memory. A 2-4 gig device is priced between $15 - 30.
What Does the USB Port Look Like?
To find the USB port on your computer, look at the front of the tower or on the sides of the monitor. The USB port is a small thin opening about ½ " long. It has no obvious pins or pinholes. It is often, but not always, marked "USB.” Some of the newer computers have two USB ports. Installing the USB device If you are using your USB device for the first time, just plug the key into your computer port. The software will automatically load and activate the device. Using the USB Device The USB is a Plug and Play storage device. Safely Remove Hardware Even though USB devices are Plug & Play ... ready to go. Do not unplug them. The power jolt caused by unplugging a "hot" connection can corrupt data. To shut down properly, click "Safely Remove
Hardware" button down in the system tray.
It looks like a rectangle with a green arrow.
You'll be given a list of USB devices that are active. Highlight the one you want to remove and click. When the power shuts off Windows will tell you that it is safe to remove the device. Revised: September 14, 2009 Sr. Arlene Callahan
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