Removing an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card

Attention: Before removing a storage ExpressCard, such as a flash memory ExpressCard, a solid state ExpressCard, or a memory card reader ExpressCard, from an ExpressCard slot, you must stop the ExpressCard. Otherwise, data on the ExpressCard might be corrupted or lost.

Attention: Do not remove an ExpressCard while the computer is in sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode. If you do, the system will not respond when you try to resume operation.

For information about the location of the ExpressCard slot, flash media card reader slot, and smart card slot, see “Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators” on page 1.

To remove an ExpressCard, a flash media card, or a smart card, do the following:

For Windows 7:

1.Click the Show hidden icons in the task bar.

2.Right-clickSafely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.

3.Select corresponding item to eject the card from the Windows operating system.

4.Press the card to eject it from your computer.

5.Remove the card from your computer and store it safely for future use.

For Windows Vista and Windows XP:

1.Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task bar

2.Select corresponding item to eject the card from the Windows operating system.

3.Press the card to eject it from your computer.

4.Remove the card from your computer and store it safely for future use.

Note: If you do not remove the card from your computer after you eject the card from the Windows operating system, the card can no longer be accessed. To access the card, you must remove it once, then insert it again.

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