This guide refers to connecting USB memory sticks to computers installed in shared learning spaces at the University of Melbourne. Your office or home computer may not be configured in the way described in this guide.
Connecting USB memory sticks to a PC
1. Locate the USB ports on the front of the PC.
Generally this is located on the front of the PC – exact location differs depending on the model of computer.
2. Insert your memory stick into the USB port.

Accessing your files
You can browse the contents of your memory stick as you would a floppy disc, CD or DVD.
To browse the contents of your memory stick:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon.
2. Double-click the memory stick (E:) icon.
3. Copy the file(s) you want to use to the Put your work in here folder on the desktop.

Removing your memory stick
Remember to correctly eject your memory stick when you have finished using it. Failure to do so may result in the loss of files from your memory stick.

To eject your memory stick:
1. Click the USB device icon on the taskbar (located in the bottom right- hand corner of the screen).
2. Click the Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device – Drive (E:) message that pops up.
3. Remove your memory stick from the PC.
Connecting USB memory sticks to a Mac
Location of USB ports on Macs depends on the model Mac you are using.
If the Mac you are using does not have an aluminium keyboard, read below for USB port locations on specific Mac models.
For more information about Mac keyboards see page 3 of this guide.
Mac Mini
The location of USB ports for Mac Minis in shared learning spaces differs depending on the configuration of the learning space.

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