Storing Files on Mac

Storing Files on a Mac

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  Determine the amount of data you need to transfer. This will help you decide the appropriate size of the flash drive.
  
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  Plug the flash drive into the USB port of your CPU. Locate the USB drive icon on the desktop.
  
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  Open the location of the files/folders you wish to share on your flash drive. Copy or drag the files you wish to store on flash drive to its folder.
  
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  Look for the plus sign (+) on the flash drive icon if you are transferring files without opening the drive's folder. Release the mouse as soon as the plus sign (+) appears. This signifies that the data is now copied to your flash drive.
  
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  Verify that the data/file is stored by double-clicking the file name in the flash drive explorer window.
  
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  Do not disconnect the drive immediately from the machine after you have finished storing the files, as this may distort the data.
  
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  Drag the flash drive icon to the "Trash Can" icon. The Trash Can icon will change to "Eject."
  
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  Remove the flash drive after its icon disappears from the desktop.