7 External cards and devices

Using digital storage cards

Digital storage cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.

To determine the digital card formats that are supported on your tablet, see the Getting to know your tablet on page 4 section.

Inserting a digital card

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card.

1.To open the access door, see Inserting and removing a SIM on page 14.

2.Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the tablet, and insert the card in the slot.

3.Push the card to lock it.

4.Close the access door. See Inserting and removing a SIM on page 14.

Removing a digital card

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card.

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

2.Tap the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

3.To open the access door, see Inserting and removing a SIM on page 14

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