Lenovo E531, E431 Using the optical drive, Using a flash media card, Inserting a flash media card

To launch the integrated camera and configure the camera settings, do the following:

•For Windows 7: Open the Communication Utility program.

•For Windows 8: Open the Lenovo Settings program, and click Camera.

When the camera is started, the camera status indicator turns on.

You also can use the integrated camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conferencing. To use the integrated camera with other programs, open one of the programs and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera will start automatically and the camera status indicator turns on green. For more information about using the camera with a program, refer to the documentation that came with the program.

Using the optical drive

Note: Your computer only supports the Multi-Burner drive.

Multi-Burner drive

This drive can read DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-RW discs, and all types of CDs, such as CD-ROM discs, CD-RW discs, CD-R discs, and audio CDs. In addition, it can record on DVD-R discs, DVD-RW discs, type II DVD-RAM discs, CD-RW standard and high speed discs, and CD-R discs.

Using a flash media card

Your computer has one media card reader slot.

The media card reader slot supports the following four types of cards:

•Secure Digital (SD) card

•Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) card

•Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) card

•MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Note: While transferring data to or from a flash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer into sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete; otherwise, your data could become damaged.

Inserting a flash media card

Attention: Before you start installing any of the following cards, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the card.

To insert a flash media card, do the following:

1.Locate the appropriate type of slot for your card. See “Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators” on page 1.

2.Ensure that the notched edge of the card is facing upward and pointing toward to the card slot.

3.Press the card firmly into the card slot. The card might stop before it is completely installed into the slot.

If plug-and-play feature is not enabled, do the following:

1.Go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

2.From the Action menu, select Add legacy hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts.

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