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Removing a PC Card
CAUTION
Before removing a PC Card, you must use the Eject Hardware or Safely
Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar, or shut down the notebook. Otherwise,
you could lose data.
1. Before removing the card, select the Eject Hardware or Safely Remove
2. Press the eject button to pop the button out, then press it in to eject the PC Card.
Note
Before you connect any device, check its documentation to see if you need to make
any settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it. This might include
setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with
your notebook and the software you plan to use.
Hardware icon in the taskbar, then select the card you want to remove.
This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems.
If needed, you can restart the card by removing and then reinserting it.
Location of PC Card slot varies by model.
Add-On Devices
Connecting External Devices
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