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Chapter 2. Learning the basics
Connecting external devices
Your computer has a wide range of
Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
•Secure Digital (SD) card
•Secure Digital PRO (SD PRO) card
•MultiMediaCard (MMC)
•Memory Stick (MS)
•Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
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Notes:
•Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Inserting a memory card
1Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot.
Note: The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use. Retain the dummy card for future use.
2Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1Push the memory card until you hear a click.
2Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it via Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.
Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device
Your computer comes with three USB ports and an eSATA/USB port compatible with USB devices or four USB ports compatible with USB devices.
Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device’s power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and system shut down may result.
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