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– SDHC card
– SDXC card
– MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Notes:
• Your computer does not support the CPRM feature for the SD card.
• While transferring data to or from a flash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer into
sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete; otherwise, your data could become
damaged.
Installing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Attention: Before you start installing a card, 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.
To install an ExpressCard or a flash media card, do the following:
1. Locate the appropriate type of slot for your card. See "Locating computer controls, connectors, and
indicators" on page 1.
2. Make sure that the card is correctly oriented:
• For ExpressCard: The notched edge of the card is facing upward and pointing toward to the card slot.
• For flash media card: The metal contacts are facing downward and pointing toward the card slot.
3. Press the card firmly into the card slot.
To install a smart card, do the following:
1. Locate the 54 mm-wide ExpressCard slot. See "Locating computer controls, connectors, and
indicators" on page 1.
2. Install the smart card into a 54 mm smart card reader. You can purchase a 54 mm smart card reader
from Lenovo.
3. Insert the smart card reader into the ExpressCard slot firmly.
If the plug-and-play feature is not enabled for the installed ExpressCard, flash media card, or smart card,
do the following to enable the feature:
1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation.
4. From the Action menu, select Add legacy hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card
Attention: Before removing a card, stop the card first. Otherwise, data on the card might be corrupted or lost.
To remove a card, do the following:
1. Click the triangular icon on the taskbar to show hidden icons. Then, right-click the Safely Remove
Hardware and Eject Media icon.
2. Select the item you want to remove to stop the card.
3. Press the card to eject it from your computer.
4. Remove the card and store it safely for future use.
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