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PC Card / ExpressCard
NOTE
<Only for model with Smart Card slot>
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The upper slot (D) is the PC Card slot, and the lower slot (E) is the Smart Card slot. Express Cards cannot be used.
For how to insert/remove a Smart Card: (
To remove the card
1
Disable the card function.
A
Click
on the notification area and click
.
B
Select the card.
A
Double-click
on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop].
B
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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These steps are not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.
2
Open the cover and remove the card.
A
Press the eject button (F). The eject button pops out.
B
Press the eject button (F) again so the card comes out of the slot.
C
Draw the card straight out.
NOTE
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Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal-
function may occur.
Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
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Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously.
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After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.
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If the computer freezes after resuming from sleep
or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem per-
sists, restart the computer.
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When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when oper-
ating by battery power.