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Topic: Using a USB Flash Drive

When I am done this lesson, I will know:

• What a USB flash drive is


• What you can use a USB flash drive for
• How to save a file on a USB flash drive
• How to safely eject a USB flash drive

Pre and Post Self-Assessment

Pre Pre Post Post


Yes, I know this No, I want to Yes, I know this I still need more
learn this practice to learn this

I know what a
USB flash drive is

I know what I can


use a USB flash
drive for

I know how to
save a file on a
USB flash drive

I know how to
safely eject a USB
flash drive

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New Words and Terms

USB flash drive


memory
storage capacity
eject device

What is a USB Flash Drive?


A USB flash drive is a small portable storage device that has flash memory and an integrated Universal
Serial Bus (USB). Flash memory is a type of computer chip. The USB plugs into a USB port on your
computer. It allows you to store information or files and transfer data to and from your computer(s).

Other common names for a USB flash drive:

• Thumb drive
• USB
• Pen drive
• Memory stick
• Flash drive
• Travel drive
• Jump drive
• Memory key

A USB flash drive is useful because it is small, durable and can allow you to take your computer files
with you. There are many different makes, models and sizes.

You can save many different types of information on a USB flash drive. Some things you can save:

• Photos
• Songs
• Documents
• Videos

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A USB flash drive will hold a different amount of information depending on its storage capacity. The
chart below gives you an idea of how much information different USB drives will hold:

CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE


How many photos can you store on a 4 GB USB flash drive?
How many documents can you store on a 1 GB USB flash drive?
How many hours of video can you store on a 16 GB USB flash drive?

How to Find a File on a USB Flash Drive


Plug it into any USB port on a computer. A USB port can be
located in many different places depending on the computer. The
symbol for a USB port looks like:

Here are some examples of USB ports on


a laptop and computer tower. They are
usually located along either side or the
back of a laptop. They can be located on
the front or back of a computer tower.

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1. Once you plug your USB flash drive into the USB port, the USB flash drive will be recognized by
the computer as a new device and will usually be give the drive letter “e.” This message will pop up on
your desktop:

If you will not be opening any of the files


currently saved on your memory stick, you can
close this box. If you would like to open a file
saved on your memory stick, simply click on
Open folder to view files. A box that looks like
this will appear. You will be able to see the files
saved on your USB flash drive.

If you need to find a file saved on your USB flash drive, you can also click on the File Explorer
icon on the task bar when your USB flash drive is plugged into the USB port. This box will pop
up:

On the left-hand side you can scroll until you find the name of your USB flash drive.

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How to Save a File on a USB Flash Drive
There are generally five steps to saving a file:

1. Click “FILE” from inside the application or software you are working in. This is usually in the
upper left-hand corner of your screen.
2. Click “SAVE AS.”
3. Choose where you want the file to be saved. Choose our USB flash drive.
4. Change the file name.
5. Click “SAVE.”

How to Safely Remove a USB Flash Drive


1. Click on the white arrow on the right hand side of the task bar.

2. Click on the USB icon.


3. Click on “Eject Device.” This may say Eject and an actual device name like in the example below.
4. Remove the USB Flash Drive.

TRY THIS/PRACTICE
Plug your USB flash drive into the computer.
Open a blank document in Word.
Type the word “TEST” into the document.
Click “FILE” in the upper left hand corner.
Click “SAVE AS.”
Click on “Removable Disk” or “E drive.”
Type the word “TEST” into the file name box.
Click “SAVE” at the bottom.

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Now check that your file is saved by:

1. Click on “File Explorer” on your task bar.


2. Click on the E drive.
Now safely remove the USB flash drive.

OPTIONAL: I WANT TO LEARN MORE


Review this tutorial “Bringing Your Files with You” on GCFGlobal to learn more about USB flash drives:
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/bringing-your-files-with-you/1/

Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework Connection

Competency Task Group(s)


Find and Use Information • Read Continuous Text (L3 - long sentences, specialized
vocabulary)
• Interpret Documents (L2 - making connections between
parts of documents)
• Extract Information from Films, Broadcasts and
Presentations

Communicate Ideas and • Complete and Create Documents (L2 - pre and post
Information assessment)

Using Digital Technology • Perform Digital Tasks with Multiple Steps


• Understand Text, Icons or Both

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