Download - External hard drive
External hard drive
Ras Al Khaima Women’s CollageBachelor Computer & Information Science
Program LSC 2183 English for Specific Purpose
Done by : Asma JassimID: H00296810
Ms. Christine Jones 2015-2016
Definition • Portable storage device • Attached through a USB or FireWire.
How to use
1- Enter your device .
2- Find your file, Right click.
3- Choose Copy.
4- Open This PC.
5- Click on the external drive.
6- Choose Edit then Paste.
How to format FAT32
For Mac : 1- Make partition 2- Change
3-Take a look to your settings
4- Click Apply.
For Windows :
1- Plug your device
2- Open start menu
3- Search for Disk Management
4- Right-click
5- Select Format then FAT32.
6- Click Next then Finish
How to backupOn windows:
1-Open start menu
2-Type "backup"
3-Click Backup and Restore.
4- Select your device
6- Click “Save Settings and Run Backup”
5- Select Next
On Mac :
1- Plug your device
2- System Preferences
3-Time Machine
4- Backup Disk
5- Choose
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