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PC Card / ExpressCard
To remove the card
1 Disable the card function.
A Double-click on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop].
B Follow the on-screen instructions.
z This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.
2 Open the cover and remove the card.
z ExpressCard (F)
A Press the card so it comes out of the slot.
B Draw the card straight out.
z PC Card (G)
A Press the eject button so the card comes out of the slot.
B Draw the card straight out.
NOTE
z Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal-
function may occur.
Permissible Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
z Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously.
z After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.
z If the computer freezes after resuming from standby or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem per-
sists, restart the computer.
z When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when oper-
ating by battery power.
z To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE 1394, etc.) using a PC Card or an ExpressCard, follow the steps below
(one example).
A Connect the peripheral device to the card.
B Turn on the power of device.
C Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.