Computer Control in KS2
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Storage Devices [Updated 09-09-2003] Card
Reader If your camera or other device can save files to Compact Flash card or other card, transfer them quickly and easily with this USB device. The 'drives' are displayed in My Computer. Simply double click, or drag and drop to open in an application. Drivers are supplied for Win '98/Me. No drivers required for Win XP or Windows 2000. Expect to pay around £20.
Media prices have crashed. Compact Flash RAM card 128Mb £22 Smartmedia RAM card 128Mb £22 Secure digital Media 256Mb memory card £49 Did you know? Work saved to some cameras internal memory is lost if the camera batteries run down, while images to a compact flash or other card are unaffected. Delete images from the card as you would from a floppy disc. Supplier: Novatech http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?BEL-726082
Thumb Drives Otherwise known as USB discs/USB flash drives [Updated 09/09/2003]
Probably the most useful device to move data between systems. During the process of updating this website, I moved files from a laptop and desktop system on three occasions using an older 32Mb drive. The process is simple and takes only a few seconds. Simply plug the device into a free USB port, open My Computer and a new 'Removable drive' is listed. Double click the drive to see it contents, or drag files from My Documents etc. Alternatively, save direct to the drive. Prices: 128 Mb drive £25/256 Mb drive £39/512 Mb drive £71 Supplier: Novatech Tel: 0845 345 0188 http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?NOV-MS256 Drivers are usually supplied on floppy disc or CD for Win '98. No drivers required for Win XP/2000. TIP Before unplugging the device, open My Computer, right click over the Removable drive icon and choose Eject from the Properties menu. Unplugging the device without following this advice, can lead to corrupted data.
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