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CHAPTER 7: Using Drives and Ports www.gateway.com
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Using the memory card reader
You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital
camera to your computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer
data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a
PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer’s memory card reader
may look different.)
Memory card types
The memory card reader supports the following card types:
Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives)
so data can be transferred from one memory card type to another.
Using a memory card
Caution
To avoid memory card damage or errors
while using a memory card, insert only
one memory card in a slot at a time.
To insert a memory card:
1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in the
previous table.
2 To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer.
Double-click the drive letter (for example, the
E: drive), then double-click
the file name.
Memory card
reader slots
Activity
indicator
Card Type Slot Insert
Secure Digital
™
left Label facing up
MultiMediaCard
™
left Label facing up
SM (SmartMedia
™
) left Label facing down (gold contact
area facing up)
Memory Stick
®
left Label facing up
Memory Stick PRO
™
left Label facing up
xD left Label facing up
CompactFlash
®
right Label facing up
IBM Microdrive
™
right Label facing up