User Guide

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Connecting Other External Devices
Inserting and removing PC Cards
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There are two different ways to insert a PC Card:
❖ Turn off the computer and follow the steps below.
❖ Insert the PC card while the computer is running. See
“Hot swapping” on page 95 for more information.
To insert a PC Card with the computer off:
1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer.
2 Insert the PC Card in the lower slot.
Sample inserting a PC Card
3 When 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.
Removing a PC Card
1 If the computer is on, stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely
Remove Hardware icon on the System tray. After the PC
Card stops, it is safe to remove it.
2 Locate the PC Card eject button next to the PC Card slot.
3 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it, and push
the button in to remove the PC Card.