112 Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Using the Memory card reader

Inserting memory media
To locate your memory card reader, please refer to your Quick Start
document.
The following instructions apply to all types of supported media
devices.
1Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face
down.
2Push the media into the adapter 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.
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 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 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.
NOTE