Optional Devices

Removing a memory card

To remove a memory card, follow the steps below:

1.Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar.

2.Select a device, then click the Stop button. A confirmation dialog may appear, depending on how the device is registered with the system; if so, confirm that you want to remove the device.

3.Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it.

4.Grasp the card and remove it.

Removing a memory card

■Make sure the memory card indicator is out before you remove the

card or turn off the computer's power. If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card.

■Do not remove the card while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the memory card could be lost.

■Do not turn off or place the computer into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode while data is being transferred to or from the memory card. The system may become unstable or data in the memory card may be lost.

Memory card care

Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data.

1.Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low. Low power could affect writing accuracy.

2.Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress.

3.The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try to force the card into the slot.

4.Do not leave a memory card partially inserted in the slot. Press the memory card until you hear it click into place.

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