Using PC Cards

NOTE: For information regarding the status of the PC Card slot, contact your network administrator.

Inserting and removing a PC Card

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors:

Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card.

Do not move or transport the computer when a PC Card is in use.

The PC Card slot may contain a protective insert. The insert must be removed before you can insert a PC Card.

To release and remove the protective insert, follow these steps:

1.Press the PC Card eject button (1).

This action extends the button into position for releasing the insert.

2.Press the PC Card eject button again to release the insert.

3.Pull the insert out of the slot (2).

To insert a PC Card, follow these steps:

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

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