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... the enablers provided by the PC Card manufacturer. If you may not be supplied by a PC Card manufacturer, you are not supported. Type III PC Cards and Zoom Video PC Cards are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to use other software,...6-5 Configuring a PC Card Ä CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Hardware Options and Upgrades Using a PC Card A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the notebook. The notebook PC Card slot supports ...
... the enablers provided by the PC Card manufacturer. If you may not be supplied by a PC Card manufacturer, you are not supported. Type III PC Cards and Zoom Video PC Cards are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to use other software,...6-5 Configuring a PC Card Ä CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Hardware Options and Upgrades Using a PC Card A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the notebook. The notebook PC Card slot supports ...
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Hardware Options and Upgrades Using Digital Media The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital media formats: ■ Secure Digital (SD) ■ Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) ■ MultimediaCard (MMC) ■ Memory Stick (MS) ■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ■ SmartMedia (SM) ■ xD Picture Card (XD) Digital media formats consist of flash memory cards that provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as other notebooks. Hardware and Software Guide 6-13
Hardware Options and Upgrades Using Digital Media The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital media formats: ■ Secure Digital (SD) ■ Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) ■ MultimediaCard (MMC) ■ Memory Stick (MS) ■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ■ SmartMedia (SM) ■ xD Picture Card (XD) Digital media formats consist of flash memory cards that provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media-equipped cameras and PDAs as well as other notebooks. Hardware and Software Guide 6-13
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Hardware Options and Upgrades Using the Digital Media Light The digital media light is turned on when an inserted digital memory card is empty. 6-14 Hardware and Software Guide The digital media light is turned off when inserted digital media is inactive or when the Digital Media Slot is being accessed.
Hardware Options and Upgrades Using the Digital Media Light The digital media light is turned on when an inserted digital memory card is empty. 6-14 Hardware and Software Guide The digital media light is turned off when inserted digital media is inactive or when the Digital Media Slot is being accessed.
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Gently slide the card into a Digital Media Slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while digital memory cards are inserted. 1. Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting Digital Memory Cards Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital memory card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a digital memory card into the Digital Media Slot until the card is seated. (The card will extend slightly beyond the edge of the notebook.) Hardware and Software Guide 6-15 Hold the card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 2.
Gently slide the card into a Digital Media Slot. ■ Do not move or transport the notebook while digital memory cards are inserted. 1. Hardware Options and Upgrades Inserting Digital Memory Cards Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital memory card connectors: ■ Use minimal force when inserting a digital memory card into the Digital Media Slot until the card is seated. (The card will extend slightly beyond the edge of the notebook.) Hardware and Software Guide 6-15 Hold the card label-side up with the connectors facing the notebook. 2.
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Complete all activities that are supported by the card (such as a data transfer) and close all applications. 2. To stop a digital memory card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, and then select the digital memory card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the arrow icon for Show Hidden Icons.) 3. Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing Digital Memory Cards To remove a digital memory card: 1. Pull the card out of the slot. 6-16 Hardware and Software Guide
Complete all activities that are supported by the card (such as a data transfer) and close all applications. 2. To stop a digital memory card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, and then select the digital memory card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the arrow icon for Show Hidden Icons.) 3. Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing Digital Memory Cards To remove a digital memory card: 1. Pull the card out of the slot. 6-16 Hardware and Software Guide
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... notebook memory slot supports one of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook with one 256-MB, 512-MB, 1024-MB, or 2048-MB DDR2 SODIMM memory module. Disabling the card conserves power. For instructions, see the "Inserting Digital Memory Cards" and "Removing Digital Memory Cards" sections, earlier in use. Hardware Options and Upgrades Disabling or Restarting Digital Memory...
... notebook memory slot supports one of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook with one 256-MB, 512-MB, 1024-MB, or 2048-MB DDR2 SODIMM memory module. Disabling the card conserves power. For instructions, see the "Inserting Digital Memory Cards" and "Removing Digital Memory Cards" sections, earlier in use. Hardware Options and Upgrades Disabling or Restarting Digital Memory...
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Hardware Options and Upgrades Displaying Memory Information When RAM is increased, the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the larger hibernation file. ■ To display the amount of ...
Hardware Options and Upgrades Displaying Memory Information When RAM is increased, the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the larger hibernation file. ■ To display the amount of ...
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... battery and hard drive bays are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, briefly press the power/standby button. Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing or Inserting a Memory Module Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to the notebook. 3. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before...
... battery and hard drive bays are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, briefly press the power/standby button. Hardware Options and Upgrades Removing or Inserting a Memory Module Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to the notebook. 3. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before...
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Lift and remove the memory compartment cover 2. 6-20 Hardware and Software Guide For instructions, refer to "Replacing a Battery Pack" in Chapter 3. 6. Remove the memory compartment screw 1. 7. Hardware Options and Upgrades 5. Remove the battery pack, if inserted.
Lift and remove the memory compartment cover 2. 6-20 Hardware and Software Guide For instructions, refer to "Replacing a Battery Pack" in Chapter 3. 6. Remove the memory compartment screw 1. 7. Hardware Options and Upgrades 5. Remove the battery pack, if inserted.
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Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the module 1. (The module tilts upward.) b. Hardware Options and Upgrades 8. c. To remove a memory module: a. To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the memory slot 2. Remove or insert the memory module. Hardware and Software Guide 6-21
Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the module 1. (The module tilts upward.) b. Hardware Options and Upgrades 8. c. To remove a memory module: a. To protect a memory module after removal, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. Pull away the retention clips on each side of the memory slot 2. Remove or insert the memory module. Hardware and Software Guide 6-21
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With the module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the module with the keyed area in the memory slot 1. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the memory compartment, press the module into place 3. 6-22 Hardware and Software Guide b. c. Hardware Options and Upgrades To insert a memory module: a. Push the module down until the retention clips snap into the memory slot until it is seated 2.
With the module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the module with the keyed area in the memory slot 1. Align the keyed (notched) edge of the memory compartment, press the module into place 3. 6-22 Hardware and Software Guide b. c. Hardware Options and Upgrades To insert a memory module: a. Push the module down until the retention clips snap into the memory slot until it is seated 2.
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Replace the battery pack if you removed a battery pack at the beginning of this procedure, reconnect external power, and then restart the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 6-23 Reinsert and tighten the memory compartment screw 2. 11. Align and lower the memory compartment cover onto the notebook 1. 10. Hardware Options and Upgrades 9.
Replace the battery pack if you removed a battery pack at the beginning of this procedure, reconnect external power, and then restart the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 6-23 Reinsert and tighten the memory compartment screw 2. 11. Align and lower the memory compartment cover onto the notebook 1. 10. Hardware Options and Upgrades 9.