External Media Cards User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Using Media Card Reader cards Inserting a digital card .......................................................................................................................... 2 Stopping and removing a digital card ................................................................................................... 3 2 Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCard ................................................................................................................
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1 Using Media Card Reader 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 Media Card Reader supports the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● MultiMediaCard 4.
Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any type of adapter into the Media Card Reader. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card. 1. Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer. 2. Insert the card into the Media Card Reader, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
Stopping and removing a digital card CAUTION: 1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. NOTE: 2. To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a digital card before removing it. To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window. Stop the digital card: a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
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: 4 ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is in use. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. To remove the insert: 1. Press in on the insert (1) to unlock it. 2. Pull the insert out of the slot (2). To insert an ExpressCard: 1.
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop an ExpressCard before removing it. 1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard. NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window. 2. Stop the ExpressCard: a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Index C configuring ExpressCards 4 D digital card defined 1 inserting 2 removing 3 stopping 3 E ExpressCard configuring 4 defined 4 inserting 5 removing 6 removing insert 5 stopping 6 Index 7
