Laptop User Manual

109

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Using an ExpressCard

(Available on certain models.)

To locate your ExpressCard

slot, refer to your Quick Start

document.

The ExpressCard

slot supports the use of ExpressCard

media.

The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace

one ExpressCard

with another while the computer is on.

Inserting an ExpressCard

Before you insert an ExpressCard

, refer to the documentation that

comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you

insert it.

To insert an ExpressCard

1 Locate the ExpressCard

slot on the side of the computer.

You may first need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert a

card.

2 Insert the ExpressCard

(Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCard

3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly

but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do

not force the card into position.

Removing an ExpressCard

1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile

on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2.

2 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Show hidden

icons button ( ), if necessary, in the Notification area and

NOTE