Removing A Flash Media Card - Lenovo ThinkPad E560 User Manual

To insert a flash media card, do the following:
1. Locate the appropriate type of slot for your card. See "Locating computer controls, connectors, and
indicators" on page 1.
2. Ensure that the metal contacts are facing down and pointing toward to the card slot.
3. Press the card firmly into the card slot.
If the plug-and-play feature is not enabled, do the following:
1. Go to Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation.
4. From the Action menu, select Add legacy hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Removing a flash media card

Attention:
• Stop all the activities involving the card before removing it. Otherwise, data on the card might be
damaged or lost.
• Do not remove a card while the computer is in sleep mode or hibernation mode. Otherwise, the system
might not respond when you try to resume operation.
To remove a flash media card, do the following:
1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons.
2. Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.
3. Select the corresponding item to eject the card from the Windows operating system.
4. Press the card to eject it from your computer.
5. Remove the card and store it safely for future use.
Note: If you do not remove the card from your computer after you eject the card from the Windows
operating system, the card can no longer be accessed. To access the card, you must remove it first,
and then insert it again.
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