Inserting an ExpressCard
CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert an
ExpressCard into a PC Card slot or a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the connectors:
Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard.
Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is in use.
The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. The insert must be removed before you can insert
an ExpressCard.
To release and remove the protective insert:
1. Press in on the insert (1) to unlock it.
2. Pull the insert out of the slot (2).
To insert an ExpressCard:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
2. Gently slide the card into the ExpressCard slot until the card is seated.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
NOTE The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the “Found New Hardware” message is
displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
NOTE An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or
remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use.
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