CHAPTER 7: Using Drives and Ports
Using the memory card reader
Memory card types
Using a memory card
To avoid memory card damage or errors
while using a memory card, insert only
one memory card in a slot at a time.
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You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital
camera to your computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer
data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a
PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader
may look different.)
The memory card reader supports the following card types:
Card Type
Secure Digital
MultiMediaCard
SM (SmartMedia
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
xD
CompactFlash
IBM Microdrive
Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives)
so data can be transferred from one memory card type to another.
To insert a memory card:
Caution
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in the
1
previous table.
To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer.
2
Double-click the drive letter (for example, the
the file name.
Memory card
reader slots
Slot
Insert
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left
Label facing up
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left
Label facing up
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left
Label facing down (gold contact
area facing up)
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left
Label facing up
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left
Label facing up
left
Label facing up
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right
Label facing up
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right
Label facing up
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drive), then double-click
E: