Dell E1405 Using ExpressCards, ExpressCard Types, ExpressCard Blanks, Installing an ExpressCard

Using ExpressCards

ExpressCard Types

See "Specifications" on page 157 for information on supported ExpressCards.

NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.

ExpressCard Blanks

Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer. To remove the blank, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 66.

Installing an ExpressCard

You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.

ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.

NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does NOT support PC cards. See the illustration below to view supported cards.

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