Using The Optical Drive; Using The Media Card Reader; Inserting An Expresscard, A Flash Media Card, Or A Smart Card - Lenovo ThinkPad T420 4236 User Manual

Note: Avoid using your computer in dark conditions for prolonged periods. It is bad for your eyes.

Using the optical drive

Note: Your computer support only the MultiBurner driver.
MultiBurner drive
This drive can read DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-RW discs, and all types of CDs,
such as CD-ROM discs, CD-RW discs, CD-R discs, and audio CDs. In addition, it can record on DVD-R
discs, DVD-RW discs, type II DVD-RAM discs, CD-RW standard and high speed discs, and CD-R discs.

Using the media card reader

Depending on the model, your computer may have an ExpressCard slot for a 34 mm-wide card, a media
card reader slot, or a smart card reader slot.
If your computer has a media card reader slot, it supports the following cards:
• SD card
• SDHC card
• SDXC card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Notes:
• Your computer does not support the CPRM feature for the SD card.
• When transferring data to or from a flash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer
in sleep (standby) or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. To do so might cause
damage to your data.
For more information on ExpressCards, smart cards, and flash media cards, refer to any of the following
topics:
• "Inserting an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card" on page 79
• "Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card or a smart card" on page 80

Inserting an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card

Attention:
• Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode. If you
do, the computer may not respond when you try to resume using it.
• Before you start installing any of the following cards, 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.
– 34 mm-wide ExpressCard
– Flash media card, such as an SD card, an SDHC card, an SDXC card, and a MultiMediaCard
– Smart card
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