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- Using ExpressCards
Figure 27. Installing/Removing ExpressCard Plug
See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require
that your notebook is off while installing them.
To install an ExpressCard, follow these steps:
1 When not in use, you should keep the ExpressCard plug (Figure 27) inserted in the slot to help prevent system
contamination.
• INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN EXPRESSCARD DURING YOUR NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP
PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR NOTEBOOK.
• DO NOT INSERT AN EXPRESSCARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON
THE CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD, YOUR NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.
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OU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS ADMINISTRATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR’S
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ROUP TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE. IF YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK,
NETWORK POLICY SETTINGS MAY ALSO PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE.