How to Download Using a USB Data Cable
USB cables connect a variety of devices to a computer or laptop. Data, music and documents can be transferred from the device to the computer and vice versa, using USB cables. USB cables also allow users to download or transfer certain programs between the devices.
Download from a Computer to a Device
- Locate the USB ports on the device and the computer. They will look like small, flat holes that match the shape and size of the USB cable.
- Allow your computer to install the USB drivers. The computer should recognize the device. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the drivers.
- Open the device folder on your computer screen.
- Locate the computer files you wish to transfer from to the device. Right click on the file and click the "Move to" link from the drop-down menu. Find the folder with your device name and click on it. You can also click and drag the file from its saved location on the computer to the device folder.
- Click on the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in the right-hand corner of your computer screen. When you see a box that says, "You can now safely remove the device," unplug the device and the USB cable from the computer.
Download from a Device to a Computer
- Connect the computer and the device, and allow the computer to download the necessary drivers.
- Open the device folder that contains the documents or files that will be transferred to the computer.
- Right click on the file name and choose "Save" from the drop-down menu. Choose the location on the computer where you want to save the files. You can also click on the file and drag it to your computer's desktop or a specific folder to transfer it to your computer.