Inserting A Flash Media Card Or A Smart Card; Removing A Flash Media Card Or A Smart Card - Lenovo ThinkPad L460 User Manual

Attention: While transferring data to or from a flash media card, or a smart card, do not put your computer
into sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is completed; otherwise, your data could get
damaged.

Inserting a flash media card or a smart card

Attention: Before you start installing a card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action
reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the card.
To insert a 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. Make sure that the card is correctly oriented:
• For the flash media card: The metal contacts are facing down and pointing toward the card slot.
• For smart card: The metal contacts are facing upward and pointing toward 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 or a smart 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 card, do the following:
1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons.
2. Select the item you want to remove to stop the card.
3. Press the card to eject it from your computer.
4. 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, then insert it again.
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