User Manual

8 External cards and devices
The following sections are included in this chapter:
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Using Media Card Reader cards
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Using ExpressCards (select models only)
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Using a USB device
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Using 1394 devices
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Using an eSATA device
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Using optional external devices
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Using the docking connector
Using Media Card Reader cards
Optional media cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are
often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.
To determine which media card formats that are supported on your computer, refer to
Getting to know
your computer on page 3.
Inserting a media card
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the media card connectors, use minimal force to insert
a media card.
1. Hold the media card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
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