HP Compaq NC6140 User manual

External Media Cards
Document Part Number: 396320-001
December 2005
This guide explains the how to use external media cards.

External Media Cards ii
Contents
1 Digital Media Slot cards
Inserting a digital card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Stopping or removing a digital card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
2 PC Cards
Configuring a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Stopping or removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
3 Smart cards (select models only)
Inserting a smart card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Removing a smart card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

External Media Cards 1–1
1
Digital Media Slot cards
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 Digital Media Slot supports the following digital card
formats:
■Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
■MultiMediaCard
■Memory Stick (MS)
■Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
■SmartMedia Card
■xD-Picture Card
ÄCAUTION: To avoid damaging your digital card or the computer, do not
insert any type of adapter into the Digital Media Slot.

1–2 External Media Cards
Digital Media Slot cards
Inserting a digital card
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use
minimal force to insert a digital card.
To insert a digital card:
1. Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing
the computer.
2. Gently slide the card into the Digital Media Slot until the card
is seated.
The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a
device has been connected.
✎The first time you insert a digital card, the “Found New
Hardware” message is displayed in the notification area, at
the far right of the taskbar.

Digital Media Slot cards
External Media Cards 1–3
Stopping or removing a digital card
ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of information on an unresponsive system,
stop the digital card before removing it.
To stop or remove a digital card:
1. Close all files and applications that are associated with the
digital card.
✎To stop data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system
Copying window.
2. To stop the digital card:
a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
✎To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click Show
Hidden Icons in the notification area.
b. Click the digital card listing.
c. Click Stop.
3. Gently pull the card out of the slot.

External Media Cards 2–1
2
PC Cards
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.
■Two Type I or Type II cards, or one Type III card.
✎Zoomed video PC Cards are not supported.
Configuring a PC Card
ÄCAUTION: 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 any other software, such as card services, socket
services, or enablers, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer.

2–2 External Media Cards
PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors:
■Use minimal force to insert a PC Card.
■Do not move or transport the computer when a PC Card is in use.
To insert a PC Card:
1. Hold the PC Card label-side up, with the connector facing the
computer.
2. Gently slide the card into the PC Card slot until the card is
seated.
The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a
device has been detected.
✎The first time you insert a PC Card, the “Found New
Hardware” message is displayed in the notification area, at
the far right of the taskbar.

PC Cards
External Media Cards 2–3
Stopping or removing a PC Card
ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop
a PC Card before removing it.
To stop or remove a PC Card:
1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are
associated with the PC Card.
✎To stop data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system
Copying window.
2. To stop the PC Card:
a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
✎To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click Show
Hidden Icons in the notification area.
b. Click the PC Card listing.
c. Click Stop.

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PC Cards
3. To remove the PC Card:
a. Press the PC Card slot eject button 1.
This action extends the button into position for releasing
the PC Card.
b. Press the eject button again to release the PC Card.
c. Gently pull the card 2out of the slot.
✎An inserted PC Card uses power even when idle. To conserve
power, stop or remove a PC Card when it is not in use.

External Media Cards 3–1
3
Smart cards (select models
only)
A smart card is a credit card–sized accessory that carries a
microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Like
personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to
manage input and output, and they include security features to
protect against tampering. Industry-standard smart cards are used
with the smart card reader (select models only).
A personal identification number (PIN) is needed to gain access
to the contents of the microchip. For more information about
smart card security features, refer to the Help and Support Center.