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Chapter 2. Learning the basics
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Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities.
Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
• Memory Stick (MS)
• Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
• xD-Picture Card (xD)
Inserting a memory card
1
Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card out of the
memory card slot.
2
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1
Push the memory card until you hear a click.
2
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device
Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.
Connecting an ExpressCard device (specific models only)
Your computer comes with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for connecting ExpressCard devices.
Notes:
• Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time.
• This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g. SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Note: The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your
computer when the memory card slot is not in use. Retain the dummy card for future use.
Note: Before removing the memory card, unable it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to avoid
data corruption.
Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device’s
power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result.
Note: Only use the ExpressCard/34 devices.