External Media Cards User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital card .......................................................................................................................... 1 Stopping and removing a digital card ................................................................................................... 2 2 Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard ................................................................................................................
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1 Using 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.
2. Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be displayed. Stopping and removing a digital card CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a digital card before removing it. 1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window. 2.
2 Using ExpressCards An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be displayed. NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, a message is displayed in the notification area to let you know the device is recognized by the computer. NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle.
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Index C configuring ExpressCards 3 D digital card defined 1 inserting 1 removing 2 stopping 2 E ExpressCard configuring 3 defined 3 inserting 3 removing 4 removing insert 3 stopping 4 6 Index
