Stopping And Removing An Expresscard - HP ProBook 6450b - 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:
to let you know the device is recognized by the computer.
NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an
ExpressCard when it is not in use.

Stopping and removing an ExpressCard

CAUTION:
it.
1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard.
NOTE:
2. Stop the ExpressCard:
a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
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(< or <<) in the notification area.
b. Click the name of the ExpressCard in the list.
c. Click Stop, and then click OK.
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, a message is displayed in the notification area
To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop an ExpressCard before removing
To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.
To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon