Flash memory is a type of EEPROM chip that stores information in a grid of columns and rows with two transistors at each intersection. It is commonly used for easy and fast storage of information in devices like computers, cameras, and video games. To use a USB flash drive, simply insert it into the computer's USB port, then copy files to it. Formatting prepares the drive to accept files and involves selecting a file system and starting the formatting process. Tools like Safe USB and disabling auto play can help protect flash drives from viruses, while making them read-only provides additional protection.

1. FLASH MEMORY
Ras Al Khaimah Women’s College
Bachelor Computer & Information Science Program
LSC 2183 English for Specific Purposes
Noora Saeed Alzaabi
H00296791
Ms. Christine Jones
2015-2016

2. WHAT IS IT
• Flash memory is a type of EEPROM chip, It has a grid of columns
and rows with a cell that has two transistors at each intersection .
• It is also known as a solid state storage device.

3. WHY IT IS USED
• Flash memory is used for easy and fast information storage in
computers, digital cameras and home video game .

4. HOW TO USE USB FLASH MEMORY
1. Find a USB port 2. Insert the USB drive into the
port

5. HOW TO USE USB FLASH MEMORY
3. Find the file you want to copy. 4. Wait for the transfer to complete.

6. HOW TO FORMAT A FLASH DRIVE
1.Connect the USB flash
drive to your computer.
2. Wait for your computer to
detect the flash drive.
3. Open Computer/My
Computer/This PC.

7. HOW TO FORMAT A FLASH DRIVE
4.Right-click on the flash drive that
you have just connected to your
computer.
5.Click on "Format" from
the pop-up menu.

8. HOW TO FORMAT A FLASH DRIVE
6. Choose the file system that you
want your flash drive formatted in.
7.Start the formatting process.
. Press Start then OK

9. PROTECT USB FLASH DRIVE FROM
VIRUSES
1. Install PhrozenSoft Safe USB
2. Turn off AutoPlay in Windows
3. Right click it and make your USB drives read-only

10. OTHER TOOLS TO PROTECT YOUR
FLASH DRIVE FROM VIRUS
1. Autorun Deleter
2. USB Secure Utilities
3. USB Blocker

11. RECOURSES
• Kumar, A. (2014, August 8). The Windows Club. Retrieved November 12, 2015, from
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/protect-usb-flash-drive-from-virus
• Mediawiki. (n.d.). wiki How to do anything. Retrieved from
http://www.wikihow.com/Format-a-Flash-Drive
• Tyson, J. (n.d.). HOW STUFF WORKS TECH/How Flash Memory Works. Retrieved
from http://computer.howstuffworks.com/flash-memory.htm
• http://images.gizmag.com/hero/newchip.jpg