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Using expresscards, Configuring an expresscard, Inserting an expresscard – HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC User Manual

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To remove a digital card:

1.

Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card.

NOTE:

To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.

2.

Stop the digital card:

a.

Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.

NOTE:

To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon

(< or <<) in the notification area.

b.

Click the name of the digital card in the list.

c.

Click Stop, and then click OK.

3.

Pull the card out of the slot.

Using ExpressCards

An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.

Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).

Configuring an ExpressCard

Install only the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer
to install device drivers:

Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the
ExpressCard manufacturer.

Inserting an ExpressCard

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card

into an ExpressCard slot.

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