Computer Labs
USB Devices:
Digital Cameras and Memory pens / sticks / card readers
If you wish to use a USB device in our computer labs, the device must support the "USB SCSI Mass Storage System". This seems to cover all memory devices except secure devices, and some (but not all) digital cameras. There are so many devices, manufacturers, and models that we cannot keep a list of what works and what doesn't - you must consult your supplier. We cannot allow users of lab computers to install drivers for any additional devices, as this may cause problems.
All P.C. lab computers have USB ports on the front of the computer.
Using a USB device
Plug the device in. It will shortly be available from My Computer, for example as Removable Disk D: You can now use it just like any other disk drive.
Removing a USB device
In the far right of the Windows taskbar (at the foot of the screen) is a set of small icons for various devices (next to the clock display). Double-click on the one for the USB device (a tooltip Unplug or Eject Hardware will be displayed as you move the mouse over).
The following screen will be displayed:
There is a list of Hardware Devices. Select the required one (e.g. USB Mass Storage Device), and click the Stop button. The following screen will be displayed:
Another list of devices to be stopped is displayed. Select the required device (e.g. USB Mass Storage Device), and click OK. After a short while the following dialogue is displayed:
The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system. Click OK.