Using The Optical Drive; Using A Flash Media Card; Inserting A Flash Media Card; Removing A Flash Media Card - Lenovo ThinkPad E555 User Manual

Using the optical drive

Note: Your computer only supports the Multi-Burner drive.
Multi-Burner drive
This drive can read DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-RW discs, and all types of CDs,
such as CD-ROM discs, CD-RW discs, CD-R discs, and audio CDs. In addition, it can record on DVD-R
discs, DVD-RW discs, type II DVD-RAM discs, CD-RW standard and high speed discs, and CD-R discs.

Using a flash media card

Your computer has one media card reader slot.
The media card reader slot supports the following four types of cards:
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
• Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) card
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) card
Note: Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable media (CPRM) feature for
the SD card
Attention: 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 completes; otherwise, your data could
become damaged.

Inserting a flash media card

Attention: Before you start installing a flash media card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object.
This action reduces any static electricity from your body.
To insert 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. Ensure that the metal contacts are facing down and pointing toward to the card slot.
3. Press the card firmly into the card slot.
If the plug-and-play feature is not enabled, do the following:
1. Go to 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 a flash media card

Attention:
• Stop all the activities involving the card before removing it. Otherwise, data on the card might be
damaged or lost.
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