Using Digital Media Slot cards

Optional digital 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.

The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital card formats:

Memory Stick (MS)

Memory Stick Pro (MSP)

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

xD-Picture Card (XD)

Inserting a digital card

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any type of adapter into the Digital Media Slot.

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

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

2.Insert the card into the Digital Media 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.

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