Lenovo Laptop manual Using PC card, Using card reader, Installing PC cards

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2.6Using PC card

Installing PC cards

PC cards can enhance the notebooks’ performance without any cost of mobility. The mostly used PC cards include memory cards, Modem, hard disks and LAN cards. PCMCIA defines the industry standard for PC cards.

This computer provides a PCMCIA slot for Type II PC cards on its right side. When you need to remove the PC cards, press the eject button besides the slot and pull the PC cards out.

Your computer can recognize most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that comes with the PC Card.

Note: Some PC cards do not support PnP (Plug and Play)

facility; refer to the user’s guide before using them. Removing PC cards

Warning: Before removing a PC Card, stop it running from the configuration utility on the taskbar. Failure to do so could result in data loss. Never try to remove a PC Card by pulling on its cable (if any).

Follow this procedure to remove the PC card:

1.Press the release latch to protrude it out.

2.Press the latch again to eject the card.

3.Remove the card.

2.7Using card reader

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Contents Welcome Quick tour of your notebook computerFinding where everything is located Front view with the display openStereo speakers Integrated cameraTFT Color LCD Shuttle Long press to fast moveTouchpad Interaction under Windows operating systemBuild-in microphone Launch keyStatus indicator Blinking blue/ Orange a hard diskKeyboard Multiple digital media card slot 4 Front viewInfrared port Optical driver Optical driver buttonLeft view Ieee 1394 port VGA portUSB Universal Serial Bus ports HDD compartment Right viewPC card slot Security keyhole Earphone jackRJ11 Modem connector Connector coverRJ45 LAN connector Power jackBottom view Releasing battery pack Battery PackInstalling battery pack FAN/CPU/wireless LAN card/memory cover Battery status indicator lightsBattery pack lock and release Latch Turn on/off the power Open/close the LCD display panelTurn on the computer Turn off the computerUsing battery pack Activate the batteryUsing battery Hint No matter whether the battery is installedBattery initialization Checking the battery status Lenovo Portable Computer User Guide Using the LCD display Use Fn+↑ and Fn+↓ to adjust LCD brightnessUsing keyboard Using numeric keypadKeyboard shortcut Panel à Printers and Other Hardware à Keyboard, and change Touchpad Utilities Click Using TouchpadTouchpad indicator Drag and DropSlot-in driver Using optical driverTray-in driver Lenovo Portable Computer User Guide Setup and maintain the computer EnergyCutTurn off the monitor or hard disk EnergyCut under Windows XP Acpi modeStandby mode Hibernation mode Power Options à HibernationSet up low power protection Using multimedia audio system Connecting to external display device Setting display resolutionConnecting IEEE1394 device Installing PC cards Using PC cardUsing card reader System configuration Install driversInstall sound card driver Install chipset driverInstall graphic card driver Install LAN card driver Install Modem driverInstall EnergyCut Install card reader drive Install Wireless LAN card optional driverInstall Touchpad driver Install Quick buttonInstall Bluetooth driver Bios setupInstall Camera Drive Main screen Time and Date Main menuAdvanced menu Security menu Lenovo Portable Computer User Guide Boot menu Lenovo Portable Computer User Guide Exit menu System RAM Hardware configuration and component standardChipset Hard Disk Drive HDDAudio WeightPower DisplayBatteryLi-ion Adaptor3 Pin Environmental requirements Take care of using the computerKindly remind Cleaning your computer About the batteryFor outdoor use Computer does nothing when you turn it on TroubleshootingDo not change the factory hardware without Authorization You can turn on the computer but can not start SystemLenovo Portable Computer User Guide Printer can not be installed and printed You can not dial-up with the computer Well Computer reports error, or halts when running Some programsBattery service time is too short LCD is black Service support systemWarranty service telephone numbers For more details, refer to Safety and warranty guide