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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Using an ExpressCard
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Using an ExpressCard®

(Available on certain models.)
The ExpressCard® slot supports the use of ExpressCard®
media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows
you to replace one ExpressCard® with another while the
computer is on.

Inserting an ExpressCard®

To locate your ExpressCard® slot, please refer to your
Quick Start document.
Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to the
documentation that comes with the card to see if you need
to do anything before you insert it.
To insert an ExpressCard®:
1Locate the ExpressCard® slot on the side of the
computer.
You may first need to remove the card slot protector
before you can insert a card.
2Insert the ExpressCard®.

(Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCard

®
3When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push
firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the
computer. Do not force the card into position.
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