Compal Notebook, User Manual

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5 Peripherals
5.1.1 Express Card Types
The New Card slot supports one 54/34mm type Express Card. It supports both USB 2.0 and
Express technology, which improve the speed in data transfer and require less power than
PC Cards.
An Express Card is not a bootable device.
5.1.2 Installing a Express Card
Express Cards, with hot-plug feature, allow you to install and remove cards when your
notebook is running. The card will be detected automatically after being installed.
Usually Express Cards have a mark or symbol to show which end to insert into the slot.
Insert the card according to the orientation symbol, and slide the card into the slot. Check
the documents that came with your card if the orientation is unclear.
1. Press to release the dummy card from the New Card slot.
2. Hold the Express card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the topside
of the card facing up.
3. Slide the card into the slot until it clicks into the connector.
4. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation
and try again.
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