74 Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Using the Memory card reader
2Push the media into the Memory card reader until it
locks in place.

(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media

When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal
contacts. You could expose the storage area to static
electricity, which can destroy data.
Always remove memory media when not in use.
Removing memory media
1If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the
Desktop tile on the Start screen, otherwise skip to
step 2.
2Prepare the card for removal by clicking on or touching
the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in the
notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove
Hardware and Eject Media icon.
3Highlight, and then click or touch the item you would like
to eject.
If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe
removal, a message will tell you to try again later. If the
media can be removed now, the system displays Safe
to Remove Hardware.
If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see
step 4; otherwise, skip to step 5.
4Gently press the card inward to release it.
The card pops out slightly.