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Using the Notebook PC
Flash Memory Card Reader
Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards
from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has
a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital
(SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory
Stick Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with MS Pro adapter).
Memory Sticks may be standard or with MagicGate technology. The built-in memory card reader is not
only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the
high-bandwidth PCI bus.
Supported Memory Types
MS adapter
MMC (Multimedia Card)
SD (Secure Digital)
IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, for-
matting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur.
Hard Disk Drive
Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds
than floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Enhanced IDE drives pro-
vide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in the PC
storage industry. The high speed transfer modes supported are UltraATA/
100 up to 100MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec. The Notebook
PC comes with a removable 2.5" (6.35cm) wide and .374" (.95cm) high
UltraATA/100/66 IDE hard disk drive with current capacities up to 80GB. Current IDE hard drives sup-
port S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before
they happen. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades.
IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive.
Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong
vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will
likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped.
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MS (Memory Stick)
Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG
MS (Memory Stick)
Magic Gate (MG)
MS (Memory Stick)
Select
MS (Memory Stick)
SD/MMC
(or)
MS / MS Pro
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