HP 8730w - EliteBook Mobile Workstation User manual

External Media Cards
User Guide

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First Edition: October 2009
Document Part Number: 539002-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.

Table of contents
1 Using Media Card Reader cards
Inserting a digital card .......................................................................................................................... 2
Removing a digital card ........................................................................................................................ 3
2 Using smart cards
Inserting a smart card ........................................................................................................................... 5
Removing a smart card ........................................................................................................................ 6
3 Using ExpressCards
Configuring an ExpressCard ................................................................................................................ 7
Inserting an ExpressCard ..................................................................................................................... 8
Removing an ExpressCard .................................................................................................................. 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 formats:
●Memory Stick
●Memory Stick Duo
●Memory Stick Pro
●MultiMediaCard
●Secure Digital Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card
●xD-Picture Card Type H
●xD-Picture Card Type M
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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 SD 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 SD Card Reader, 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.
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Removing a digital card
CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely
remove the digital card.
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.
To remove a digital card:
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).
2. Click the name of the digital card in the list.
NOTE: You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3. To eject the digital card, press in on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2).
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2 Using smart cards
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.
Inserting a smart card 5

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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3 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.
Configuring an ExpressCard 7

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, a message is displayed in the notification area
to let you know the card is recognized by the computer.
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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Removing an ExpressCard
CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely
remove the ExpressCard.
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.
To remove an ExpressCard:
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).
2. Click the name of the ExpressCard in the list.
NOTE: You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
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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Index
C
configuring ExpressCards 7
D
digital card
defined 1
inserting 2
removing 3
stopping 3
E
ExpressCard
configuring 7
defined 7
inserting 8
removing 9
removing insert 8
stopping 9
J
Java Card
defined 4
inserting 5
removing 6
S
smart card
defined 4
inserting 5
removing 6
10 Index