Memory Stick/Secure Digital Slot; Installing Memory Stick/Sd Cards - Fujitsu Lifebook P5020 User Manual

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Note: A Memory Stick is used
for illustration purposes.
Memory Stick/
Secure Digital Slot
Your LifeBook notebook supports the following
memory cards, on which you can store and transfer data
to and from a variety of digital devices. These cards use
flash memory architecture, which means they don't need
a power source to retain data.
■ SD Memory Card
Memory Stick Media
■
Memory Stick Select Media
■
■ Memory Stick Duo Media
■ Memory Stick PRO Media
• Some of the media in the above list
may have more features than others.
• Memory Stick PRO's high-speed data
rate when using a parallel interface is
not supported.
• An adapter is required for Memory
Stick Duo.
• Copyright Protection Technology can-
not be used.
• MultiMedia Cards (MMC) and Secure
MMC are not supported.
Memory Stick is a flash memory technology developed
by Sony Electronics. Memory Stick allows you to record,
transfer and share digital content, such as digital
pictures, movies, music, voice, and computer data and
applications.
Secure Digital (SD) Cards are very similar to Memory
Sticks, but they are shorter. Like the Memory Stick, SD
Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices,
such as cell phones, GPS systems, digital cameras, and
PDAs. SD Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery
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Memory Stick/SD Card Eject Button
Figure 4-3. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card
consumption. Like the memory stick, it uses flash
memory architecture.
Figure 4-4. Memory Stick and Secure Digital Card

INSTALLING MEMORY STICK/SD CARDS

Memory Sticks and SD Cards are installed in the
Memory Stick/SD Card slot (Figure 4-3). To install a
Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these steps:
1. See your Memory Stick or SD Card manual for
instructions on the installation of your card. Some
cards may require that your notebook is off while
installing them.
2. Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If
there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card.
3. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product
label facing up.
4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in
the connector.
Memory Stick
■ Installing or removing a Memory Stick or
SD Card during your LifeBook note-
book's shutdown or bootup process may
damage the card and/or your LifeBook
notebook.
Do not insert a card into a slot if there is
■
water or any other substance on the
card as you may permanently damage
the card, your LifeBook notebook, or
both.