HP Compaq 6910p User manual

External Media Cards
User Guide

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First Edition: June 2007
Document Part Number: 440148-001

Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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Table of contents
1 Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)
Inserting a digital card .......................................................................................................................... 2
Stopping and removing a digital card ................................................................................................... 3
2 Using PC Cards
Configuring a PC Card ......................................................................................................................... 6
Inserting a PC Card .............................................................................................................................. 7
Stopping and removing a PC Card ....................................................................................................... 9
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
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1 Using Media Card Reader cards (select
models only)
Optional digital 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.
The Media Card Reader supports the following digital card formats:
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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Inserting a digital card
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and the digital card, do not insert any type of adapter
into the Media Card Reader.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card.
1. Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
2. Insert the card into the Media Card Reader, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
When you insert a digital card, you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a
menu of available options may be displayed.
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Stopping and removing a digital card
CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a digital card before removing it.
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. Press in on the digital card (1), and then remove the card from the slot (2).
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2UsingPCCards
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Configuring a PC Card
A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The PC Card slot supports
●32-bit (CardBus)and 16-bit PC Cards.
●Type I and Type II PC Cards.
NOTE: Zoomed video PC Cards and 12-V PC Cards are not supported.
CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other PC Cards, install only the software required for the
device. If you are instructed by the PC Card 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 PC
Card manufacturer.
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Inserting a PC Card
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert an
ExpressCard into a PC Card slot.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors:
Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card.
Do not move or transport the computer when a PC Card is in use.
The PC Card slot may contain a protective insert. The insert must be removed before you can insert a
PC Card.
To release and remove the protective insert:
1. Press the PC Card eject button (1).
This action extends the button into position for releasing the insert.
2. Press the PC Card eject button again to release the insert.
3. Pull the insert out of the slot (2).
To insert a PC Card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
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2. Insert the card into the PC Card slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
When you insert a PC Card, you will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu
of available options may be displayed.
NOTE: The first time you insert a PC Card, the “Installing device driver software” message is
displayed in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar.
NOTE: An inserted PC Card uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove a PC
Card when it is not in use.
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Stopping and removing a PC Card
CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a PC Card before removing it.
1. Close all programs and complete all activities that are associated with the PC Card.
NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.
2. Stop the PC 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 PC Card in the list.
c. Click Stop, and then OK.
3. Release and remove the PC Card:
a. Press the PC Card eject button (1).
This action extends the button into position for releasing the PC Card.
b. Press the PC Card eject button again to release the PC Card.
c. Pull the PC Card (2) out of the slot.
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Index
Symbols/Numerics
16–bit PC Cards 6
32–bit PC Cards 6
C
CardBus PC Cards 6
configuring PC Cards 6
D
digital card
defined 1
inserting 2
removing 3
stopping 3
drivers 6
M
Media Card Reader cards 1
P
PC Cards
configuring 6
defined 5
description 6
inserting 7
removing 9
removing insert 7
software and drivers 6
stopping 9
supported types 6
S
software 6
Z
zoomed video PC Cards 6
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