Using Cards; Expresscard Blanks; Installing An Expresscard - Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual

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Using Cards
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Owner's Manual
ExpressCards
Media Memory Cards
Smart Cards
ExpressCards
ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including
wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer.
See Specifications for information on supported ExpressCards.
NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.

ExpressCard Blanks

Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use
when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.
To remove the blank, see Removing an ExpressCard or

Installing an ExpressCard

You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.
ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed
to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.
Supported and Unsupported Card Comparison
The ExpressCard slot of your computer is designed to support only ExpressCards.
1 supported cards
NOTICE: Your computer does not support PC Cards. To avoid damaging the pins or card, you should not attempt to insert an unsupported card into the
ExpressCard slot.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
To install an ExpressCard:
1. Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the card.
2. Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
Blank.
2 unsupported cards