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# Multi-card slot

## Checking Available Memory Card

This model supports xD, MMC, SD, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro.

SD™, SDHC™, and MMC™ cards are mobile storage devices, widely used in many digital products these days.

To use a mini SD, micro SD or MMC mobile card, mount it on the dedicated adapter and insert the adapter into the multi-card slot in the notebook PC.

Directly applicable memory cards |
Memory cards applicable indirectly through dedicated adapter |

(The available memory type and capacity may differ by the computer model type.)

Check availability before buying a memory card.

## Mounting and Using Memory Card

Insert the card into the multi-card slot to the fullest in the right direction.

Tip:

- When the memory card is formatted, the data stored in the memory card will be deleted. Check whether there are important data before formatting the memory stick.

- To format a memory card, right-click the memory card™ drive and select Format. When Format window appears, click Start to continue.

- Windows The format feature may not be available on those Windows whose version is lower than Windows Vista®. Format the card on other digital devices or format it after installing Memory Stick Formatter.

- If the writing prevention tab of memory card™ is locked, the user cannot format the memory stick nor write or delete the data.

- SD™, MMC™ memory cards can be used only as storage devices and do not support the copyright protection function.

CAUTION:

When using an MMC™ card

- Place the MMC™ card with the arrow facing upward (▲), and insert it into the slot. Forcing the MMC™ card into the slot may cause an impairment.

- Some memory products manufactured by Transcend™ are made of metal and may cause a short circuit when contacting with the connection port in the multi-card slot. Avoid using metallic-surfaced memory products. They could offset the system performance.

When using a memory card through dedicated adapter:

- Use the dedicated adapter. Otherwise a short-circuit may occur, causing damage to the computer and the memory card.

## Removing memory card

Push the card as depicted in the following picture to make the card spring out of the slot. Pull the card out in the direction of the arrow.

Tip:

To safely removing a memory card

The figures herein may differ by language selection and be subject to change without prior notice.

1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the right side of the taskbar.

2. Click the Remove Multi-Card USB option to remove the hardware safely.