[. . . ] [. . . ] The notification area is to the right of the taskbar where you usually see the current time displayed. In the notification area, right-click on the "safe to remove hardware" hotplug icon. When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so, unplug the USB Flash Drive from your computer. (Note: LED may stay illuminated) Disposal Instructions Do not dispose of this device with unsorted household waste. [. . . ] [. . . ]