Class Info: Flash Disk Policy and Setting Up Your Flash Disk

Flash Disk Policy
Your flash disk is for backing up programming files in the Computer Programming class primarily. It is not for storing music or pictures. It is for your Java programs and other assignments. You may use your flash disk for work in other classes. However, if you run out of room, you must erase other class work in order to make room for computer programming work.

The flash disks have 256 megabytes of space and cost $12.00 in the Spartan Store. You are required to bring your flash disk to every class. If you lose your flash disk or destroy, you must replace it. The first one is being given to you as part of your computer programming class supplies.

Care of Your Flash Disk
Your flash disk is an electronic device. Electronic devices to not like water, soda, dirt, or food in or on them. Please keep it away from sodas, especially.

When you plug your USB flash disk into a computer running Windows XP or Vista, the computer should automatically recognize and make it ready for use. The indicator light should be lit. Like plugging-in an iPod or digital camera, you should see little messages display on the monitor indicating that the computer found the device. Once all of the messges stop displaying, your flash disk should be ready to use. You may find it in My Computers.

When you are ready to disconnect your flash drive, you MUST eject it first. You can tell if the flash drive is ejected if the light is not lit. If you don't eject your flash drive, you run the risk of blowing it up! To eject your flash drive, open the My Computer icon with a left click. Find the flash drive icon. Right click on the flash drive icon, and a drop down menu should appear. Select Eject from the menu. Once the computer is finished with the eject process, the light on the flash drive should be off, and the name in My Computer should display Removeable Disk.

Renaming Your Flash Drive
To rename your flash drive, open the My Computer icon with a left click. Find the flash drive icon. Right click on the flash drive icon, and a drop down menu should appear. Select Rename from the menu. The name box for the flash drive will change to allow you to type a new name. Use your last name as the new name for your flash drive.