Connecting External Devices - Lenovo G550 User Manual

Chapter 2. Learning the basics

Connecting external devices

Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities.
Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
• Memory Stick (MS)
• Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
• xD-Picture Card (xD)
Notes:
Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time.
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• This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g. SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Inserting a memory card
1
Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card out of the
memory card slot.
2
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Note: The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your
computer when the memory card slot is not in use. Retain the dummy card for future use.
Removing a memory card
1
Push the memory card until you hear a click.
2
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Note: Before removing the memory card, unable it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to avoid
data corruption.
Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device
Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.
Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device's
power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result.
Connecting an ExpressCard device (specific models only)
Your computer comes with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for connecting ExpressCard devices.
Note: Only use the ExpressCard/34 devices.
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