HP 2710p - Compaq Business Notebook User manual

External Media Cards
User Guide

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First Edition: July 2007
Document Part Number: 440753-001

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
Inserting a digital card .......................................................................................................................... 2
Stopping and removing a digital card ................................................................................................... 3
2 Using ExpressCards (select models only)
Configuring an ExpressCard ................................................................................................................ 4
Inserting an ExpressCard ..................................................................................................................... 5
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard .............................................................................................. 6
3 Using smart cards (select models only)
Inserting a smart card ........................................................................................................................... 8
Removing a smart card ........................................................................................................................ 9
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
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1 Using Media Card Reader 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 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 avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, 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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2 Using ExpressCards (select models
only)
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.
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Inserting an ExpressCard
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card
into an ExpressCard slot.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors:
Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard.
Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is in use.
The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. To remove the insert:
1. Press in on the insert (1) to unlock it.
2. Pull the insert out of the slot (2).
To insert an ExpressCard:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
2. Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
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 an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message
is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
NOTE: An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To conserve power, stop or remove an
ExpressCard when it is not in use.
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Stopping and removing an ExpressCard
CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop an ExpressCard before removing
it.
1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard.
NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.
2. Stop the ExpressCard:
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 ExpressCard in the list.
c. Click Stop, and then click OK.
3. Release and remove the ExpressCard:
a. Gently press in on the ExpressCard (1) to unlock it.
b. Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot (2).
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3 Using smart cards (select models only)
NOTE: The term smart card is used throughout this chapter to refer to both smart cards and Java™
Cards.
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 Help and Support.
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter.
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Inserting a smart card
To insert a smart card:
1. Holding the smart card label-side up, gently slide the card into the smart card reader until the card
is seated.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to the computer using the smart card PIN.
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Removing a smart card
To remove a smart card:
▲Grasp the edge of the smart card, and pull it out of the smart card reader.
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Index
C
configuring ExpressCards 4
D
digital card
defined 1
inserting 2
removing 3
stopping 3
E
ExpressCard
configuring 4
defined 4
inserting 5
removing 6
removing insert 5
stopping 6
J
Java Card
defined 7
inserting 8
removing 9
S
smart card
defined 7
inserting 8
removing 9
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