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How do I use a USB stick in the classroom?

All classroom computers are equipped with USB ports (these are indicated with a fluorescent sticker on the main computer console). In order to open a USB memory stick, you will need to:

  1. Unlock the equipment cabinet
  2. Use the AMX panel to turn on the projector and select “Computer”
  3. Log on to the classroom computer using your CUNET (MC1) account
  4. Insert the USB memory stick into the USB port of the classroom computer
  5. Open USB drive from the computer and select your file(s)

The following is a video demonstration of how to use a classroom computer to access content from a USB memory stick.

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This is a very important step in using a USB memory stick because failure to safely remove it could corrupt the files stored on it. In order to safely remove a USB memory stick, ensure that you have selected “eject” from the computer menu. Once the computer indicates that the media is safe to eject, you can then remove the USB.

Step 1
   Click on the arrow icon on the bottom right-hand side of the computer screen. Then right-click on the USB memory stick icon.
Step 2
Select “Eject”
Step 3
Wait for the “Safe to Remove Hardware” message before removing the USB memory stick.