Lenovo S430 manual Using the optical drive, Using a media card, Inserting a media card

Note: Avoid using your computer in dark conditions for prolonged periods. It is bad for your eyes.

Using the optical drive

Note: Your computer only supports the MultiBurner drive.

MultiBurner 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 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 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.

For more information on media cards, refer to any of the following topics:

Inserting a 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 media card into the 4-in-1 media card reader slot, do the following:

1.Ensure that the card is correctly oriented.

2.Insert the card firmly into the 4-in-1 media card reader slot. Press the card firmly into the slot.

If the media card is not plug and play, do the following:

1.Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ 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.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Removing a media card

Attention:

• Before removing the card, stop the card first. Otherwise, data on the card might be corrupted or lost.

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