External Cards And Devices; Using Media Card Reader Cards (Select Models Only); Inserting A Digital Card; Removing A Digital Card - HP Laptop User Manual

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External cards and devices

Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)

Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are
often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.
To determine the digital card formats that are supported on your computer, see
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Inserting a digital card

CAUTION:
a digital card.
1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
2. Insert the card into the Media Card Reader, and then press 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.

Removing a digital card

CAUTION:
procedure to safely remove the digital card.
1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card.
2. Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
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4.
To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert
To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following
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