Installing An Expresscard, A Flash Media Card, Or A Smart Card; Removing An Expresscard, A Flash Media Card, Or A Smart Card - Lenovo ThinkPad T540p User Manual

• Depending on the model, the computer might also have an integrated smart-card reader. Ensure that
you insert a correct type of smart card (as shown in figure A) into the smart-card reader. Do not insert
a non-support card or a card with slits (as shown in figure B and figure C) into the smart-card reader.
Otherwise, the smart card reader might get 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. Static electricity could damage the card.
• Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in sleep mode or hibernation mode. Otherwise, the
computer might not respond when you try to resume using it.
To install a 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 down and pointing toward the card slot.
• For smart card: The metal contacts are facing upward and pointing toward the card slot.
3. Press the card firmly into the card slot.
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.
• Do not remove a card while the computer is in sleep mode or hibernation mode. Otherwise, the system
might not respond when you try to resume operation.
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