Stopping and removing an ExpressCard

To insert an ExpressCard:

1.Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.

2.Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.

You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be displayed.

NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, a message is displayed in the notification area to let you know the device is recognized by the computer.

NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not in use.

CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop an ExpressCard before removing it.

1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard.

NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.

2.Stop the ExpressCard:

a.Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area.

b.Click the name of the ExpressCard in the list.

c.Click Stop, and then click OK.

3.Release and remove the ExpressCard:

a.Gently press in on the ExpressCard (1) to unlock it.

b.Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot (2).

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