External Media Cards - Windows Vista

ExpressCards (select models only)
External Media Cards 4–5
Stopping or removing an ExpressCard
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CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop the
ExpressCard before removing it.
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An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To
conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not
in use.
To stop or remove an ExpressCard:
1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are
associated with the ExpressCard.
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To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system
Copying window.
2. To stop the ExpressCard:
a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
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To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the
Show Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area.
b. Click the ExpressCard listing.
c. Click Stop, and then click OK.