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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