Removing An Expresscard - HP Presario CQ36-100 - Notebook PC User Manual

2. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be displayed.
NOTE:
is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an
ExpressCard when it is not in use.

Removing an ExpressCard

CAUTION:
remove the ExpressCard.
1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard.
NOTE:
2. To remove an ExpressCard:
a. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.
NOTE:
hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).
b. Click the name of the ExpressCard in the list.
NOTE:
3. Release and remove the ExpressCard:
a. Gently press in on the ExpressCard (1) to unlock it.
b. Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot (2).
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The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software"message
To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely
To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.
To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show
You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.