ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on your computer.
ExpressCards support two form factors:
ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide)
ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34 mm connector)
The 34 mm card fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. The 54 mm card only fits into a 54 mm card slot.
See Specifications for information on supported ExpressCards.
NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.
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ExpressCard/34
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ExpressCard/54
ExpressCard Blanks
Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.
You can install an ExpressCard while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.
ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
To install an ExpressCard:
Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up.
Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its
connector.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
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ExpressCard
The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the ExpressCard.
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Press the latch and remove the card or blank. For some latches, you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out.
Save a blank to use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles.
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release button
Memory Card Reader
The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card.
NOTE: A memory card is not a bootable device.
The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards:
Secure Digital (SD)
SDIO
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
xD-Picture Card
Hi Speed-SD
Hi Density-SD
Memory Card Blanks
Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the memory card reader. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no media memory card is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.
You can install a media memory card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.
Memory cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
To install a memory card:
Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up.
Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its
connector.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable.
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data.
Press the card into the slot to release it from the card reader. When it is partially ejected, remove the card.
