Using Flash Drives and CDs

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One, two-hour session

Fee:  $5

Description: A flash drive and a CD or DVD are storage devices which allow portable transfer of documents, email messages, address books, and pictures.  They can be used to back up documents or as a simple, easy way to save data.  You will learn what you can do with these devices, how to use them safely and securely, and when to use them as a convenience or necessity.

Objectives & Course Summary:  Students will learn how to move data back and forth between devices and the computer, how to safely install and remove the devices, and how to use these devices as a data bank of information. Students will also learn how CDs are used as installation discs and how to use installation wizards provided on their computers

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of each of the devices
• Safely insert and remove the devices from the computer
• Locate the devices on the computer hard drive
• Move or copy data from the computer to each of the devices
• Use the devices to transfer data in a portable manner
• Understand how to safely store each of the devices for future use.

Modified--05/27/2009