External Media Cards Document Part Number: 406854-001 April 2006 This guide explains how to use external media cards with the computer.
Contents 1 Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Stopping or removing a digital card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 2 PC Cards Configuring a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Stopping or removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4 3 Smart cards Inserting a smart card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Digital Media Slot cards Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital-media-equipped cameras and PDAs, as well as with other computers. The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital card formats: Ä ■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ■ MultiMediaCard (MMC) CAUTION: To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any type of adapter into the Digital Media Slot.
Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card. To insert a digital card: 1. Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Gently slide the card into the Digital Media Slot until the card is seated. The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected.
Digital Media Slot cards Stopping or removing a digital card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the digital card before removing it. To stop or remove a digital card: 1. Close all files and applications that are associated with the digital card. To stop data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system ✎ Copying window. 2. To stop the digital card: a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Digital Media Slot cards 3. Press in on the digital card 1 to release it, and then remove the card from the slot 2.
2 PC Cards A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The PC Card slot supports ■ 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards. ■ Type I or Type II PC cards. ✎ Zoomed video PC Cards and 12-V PC Cards are not supported. Configuring a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other PC Cards, install only the software required for the device.
PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot or a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot. To prevent damage to the connectors: ■ Use minimal force to insert a PC Card. ■ Do not move or transport the computer when a PC Card is in use. The PC Card slot may contain a protective insert. The insert must be released and then removed before you can insert a PC Card. 1.
PC Cards 2. To insert a PC Card: a. Hold the PC Card label-side up, with the connector facing the computer. b. Gently slide the card into the PC Card slot until the card is seated. The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected. first time you insert a PC Card, the “Found New ✎ The Hardware” message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
PC Cards Stopping or removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a PC Card before removing it. inserted PC Card uses power even when idle. To conserve ✎ An power, stop or remove a PC Card when it is not in use. To stop or remove a PC Card: 1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are associated with the PC Card. To stop data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system ✎ Copying window. 2. To stop the PC Card: a.
PC Cards 3. To remove the PC Card: a. Press the PC Card slot eject button 1. This action extends the button into position for releasing the PC Card. b. Press the eject button again to release the PC Card. c. Pull the card 2 out of the slot.
3 Smart cards term smart card is used throughout this chapter to refer to ✎ The both smart cards and Java™ Cards. A smart card is a credit card–sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Like personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to protect against tampering. Industry-standard smart cards are used with the smart card reader.
Smart cards Inserting a smart card To insert a smart card: 1. Holding the smart card label-side up, gently slide the card into the smart card reader slot until the card is seated. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to the computer using the smart card PIN.
Smart cards Removing a smart card To remove a smart card: » Grasp the edge of the smart card and pull it out of the smart card reader.
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