How to Use a Sandisk Flash Drive

How to Use a SanDisk Flash Drive

1. Find your computer's USB 2.0 Port. If you have bought a computer in the last two years, then all of your USB ports should conform to the USB 2.0 standard. However if you have an older computer, you may only have one or two that fit the 2.0 protocol. In these cases, the USB 2.0 ports are usually in the front, but if you aren't sure you can check your computer's owners manual, or look at the hardware profile section of your computer (which is in the Control Panel, if you are using Windows).

2. Plug the metal part of the flash drive into the designated port that you found in the step above. You may need to apply a little bit of pressure, as it will be a snug fit, but be careful not to jam it in there too harshly.

3. Install any specific driver software. Many SanDisk flash drives, such as the Titanium models, have special drivers and security software that come pre-loaded on the flash drive. If this is the case, a window will pop up once the drive is plugged in. Simply follow the window prompts to install the software and then restart your computer to move on. Note: you will need to unplug your flash drive during the restart process, but you can plug it back in once your computer has fully rebooted.

4. Transfer and save files on to your flash drive.Your flash drive will be accessible now in the 'My Computer' section. Simply click on the flash drive icon to open a window which will display the flash drive's contents. You can drag files into this window to move files onto the flash drive or save them directly to the device by selecting it from the drop-down menu when you are asked where you want to save your work. To retrieve files from the USB flash drive, simply use the same window and drag the contents you your desired location.