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Using an ExpressCard module, a ash media card, or a smart card
Depending on the model, your computer might have an ExpressCard slot for a 34 mm-wide card, a media
card reader slot, or a smart card reader slot.
If your computer has a media card reader slot, it supports the following cards:
• Secure Digital(SD) cards
• High-Capacity(SDHC) cards
• Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity(SDXC) cards
• MultiMediaCard (MMC) modules
Notes:
• Your computer does not support the CPRM feature for the SD card.
• When transferring data to or from a ash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer in
sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. To do so might cause damage to your
data.
Installing an ExpressCard module, a ash media card, or a smart card
Attention:
• Before you start installing a card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any
static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the card.
• Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in sleep mode or hibernation mode. Otherwise, the
computer might not respond when you try to resume using it.
To install a 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. Make sure that the card is correctly oriented:
• For ExpressCard: The notched edge of the card is facing upward and pointing toward to the card slot.
• For ash media card: The metal contacts are facing down and pointing toward the card slot.
• For smart card: The metal contacts are facing upward and pointing toward the card slot.
3. Press the card rmly into the card slot.
If the plug-and-play feature is not enabled for the installed ExpressCard module, ash media card, or
smart card, do the following to enable the feature:
1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or conrmation, type the
password or provide conrmation.
4. From the Action menu, select Add legacy hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Removing an ExpressCard module, a ash media card, or a smart card
Attention: Before removing a card, stop the card rst. Otherwise, data on the card might be corrupted or lost.
To remove a card, do the following:
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