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LifeBook B Series – Section Four
Figure 4-7. Compact Flash Card Slot
Compact Flash Cards
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Compact
Flash (CF) cards, which can perform a variety of func-
tions.
Some available Compact Flash Cards:
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Memory cards
■
Fax/data modem cards
■
Local area network (LAN) cards
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your PC Card.
INSTALLING COMPACT FLASH CARDS
Compact Flash Cards are installed in the Compact Flash
Card slot. To install a Compact Flash Card, follow these
steps: (Figure 4-7)
1. See your Compact Flash Card manual for specific
instructions on the installation of your card. Some
Compact Flash Cards may require your notebook to
be Off while installing them.
2. When you receive your LifeBook, there will be a
protective plug installed in the slot. Whenever you
don’t have a Compact Flash Card installed, be sure
to replace the plug to prevent system contamination.
To remove the plug, press the Compact Flash Card
eject button. (Figure 4-8)
Figure 4-8. Removing Compact Flash Slot plug
3. When the Compact Flash Slot plug is ejected,
remove it from the slot.
4. Insert your Compact Flash Card into the slot, with
the product label facing up.
Figure 4-9. Installing a Compact Flash Card
5. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated
in the opening. You will hear a click and the Eject
button will pop away from your notebook.
Compact Flash Card
Compact Flash Card Slot
Compact Flash Card
Eject Button
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Installing or removing a Compact Flash
Card during your LifeBook notebook’s
shutdown or bootup process may dam-
age the card and/or your notebook.
■
Do not insert a Compact Flash Card into
a slot if there is water or any other sub-
stance on the card as you may perma-
nently damage the card, your LifeBook
notebook, or both.
Compact Flash
Slot Plug
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