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Table of contents 1 Using Media Card Reader cards Inserting a digital card ... 2 Stopping and removing a digital card ... 3 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard ... 4 Inserting an ExpressCard ... 5 Stopping and removing an ExpressCard ... 6 3 Using smart cards (select models only) Inserting a smart card ...
Using Media Card Reader cards Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers. The Media Card Reader supports the following digital card formats: ●...
Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any type of adapter into the Media Card Reader. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card. Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
Stopping and removing a digital card CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a digital card before removing it. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window. Stop the digital card: Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device.
Inserting an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard. Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is in use. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert.
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop an ExpressCard before removing Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard. NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window. Stop the ExpressCard: Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Using smart cards (select models only) NOTE: The term smart card is used throughout this chapter to refer to both smart cards and Java™ Cards. A smart card is a credit card–sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor.
Inserting a smart card To insert a smart card: Holding the smart card label-side up, gently slide the card into the smart card reader until the card is seated. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to the computer using the smart card PIN. Chapter 3 Using smart cards (select models only)