Operation Manual

Advanced Configuration and Handling

Problems when Using Copy-Protected DVDs

The new copyright law does not allow any copying of protected media like

music CDs or movie DVDs, even for private use! Any video output to an exter-

nal device like a TV set would allow a copying of the movie to a VCR at the

same time. Therefore, it is possible that protected movie DVDs (e.g. from

Macrovision etc.) also block the graphics adapter's video output in order to

avoid any copying of the movie through it. However, you may still view the

movie on your TV set. Some protections are so severe that viewing the movie

on the computer is only possible with interference or not possible at all. This is

not a malfunction of your computer, it is only a copy-protection of the manufac-

turer.

2.2 Card Reader

Inserting a Memory Card

You can find the memory card reader

behind a cover on the front side of your

computer. Press sharply on the upper

side of the cover mechanism to open the

front panel. It offers you several slots for

the different types of memory cards. The

appearance and location of the different

card slots may be different from model to

model. Depending on the card reader

model, you can use the following types of

memory cards:

• Compact Flash, Microdrive – Compact

Flash cards are available as Type I

and Type II (CF I, CF II). Standard flash memory card are usually Type I cards.

Other storage media such as IBM Microdrive follow the Type II specifications.

They are slightly thicker and larger.

• SmartMedia, SD-Cards, Memory Stick - Other typical memory cards include

SmartMedia and SD-cards as well as the Sony Memory Stick. Their compact

and robust design makes them the ideal companion for digital cameras, MP3

players or mobile phones.

Thanks to the distinguished appearance of the card reader, its slots and the cards

themselves, you will probably not confuse the different types when inserting them.

Mechanically, they only fit into the right slot.