How to Use a Data Memory Card
A data memory card, or flash drive, is a portable storage device that you plug into your computer's USB port. Data memory cards make it simple to transfer files from one computer to another or store private information, photographs and other large media files on an external, removable device. A data memory card usually doesn't require any special software to transfer files to and from the card; it works much like any other storage disk on your computer.
Plug the memory card into your computer's USB port.
Wait for the system to recognize the memory card. Depending upon your system, you may hear an audible beep or you may get a pop-up window that acknowledges the new device.
Open Windows Explorer. To open Explorer, press the "Windows" button and then press the "E" key.
Click the drive associated with your memory card. The drive letter will differ with each system. In general, you'll see a letter like F,G or H followed by the name of your data memory card's manufacturer. For example, you may see "F: Datacard." Clicking the drive will open up a folder displaying the files on the memory card.
Transfer files to and from the memory card by dragging and dropping the files to and from the drive in Windows Explorer.
- Thomas Northcut/Photodisc/Getty Images