Gateway MX6708, Hardware Reference Manual

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Using the memory card reader
You can use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your
notebook. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between
your notebook and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player,
or cellular telephone.
Memory card types
Important
RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure
Digital cards require the use of an
adapter that is available with the media.
The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®,
MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital®, and RS-Multimedia
Card™.
Inserting a memory card
To insert a memory card:
■
Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing
up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook.
Using a memory card
To access a file on a memory card:
1
Click Start , then click My Computer .
2
Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click
the file name.
Removing a memory card
Important
Do not use the remove
hardware icon in the taskbar to
remove the memory card. If you use the
remove hardware icon, your notebook
may not recognize your memory card
reader until you restart your notebook.
To remove a memory card:
1
Push the memory card into the notebook. The memory card pops out
slightly.
2
Pull the memory card out of the notebook.