ExpressCard
<Only for model with ExpressCard slot>
You can inset the following cards.
  • ExpressCard/34 to the ExpressCard slot (A)
NOTE
- The following types of card are not supported:
ExpressCard/54, PC Card Type I (3.3 mm), PC Card Type II (5.0 mm), PC Card Type III (10.5 mm), ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require 12 V of operating voltage.

Inserting/Removing the Card

To insert the card

  1. Insert the ExpressCard with the label side up until it securely fits in to the slot.
    • For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the card.

To remove the card

  1. Disable the card function.
    1. Click on the notification area and click .

      The notification area is available on the desktop screen.
    2. Select the card.
    • These steps are not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.
  2. Remove the card.
    1. Press the card so it comes out of the slot.
    2. Draw it straight out.
NOTE
- Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit.
Otherwise malfunction may occur.
Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
- Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously.
- After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.
- If the computer freezes after resuming from sleep or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem persists, restart the computer.
- When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when operating by battery power.
- To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE1394, etc.) using an ExpressCard, follow the steps below (one example).
  1. Connect the peripheral device to the card.
  2. Turn on the power of device.
  3. Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.