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External cards and devices
Using memory card readers
Optional memory cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are
often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.
To determine which memory card formats that are supported on your computer, see
.
Inserting a memory card
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of damage to the memory card connectors, use minimal force to
insert a memory card.
1.
Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
2.
Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then press in on the card until it is firmly
seated.
Removing a memory card
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the memory card.
Save your information and close all programs associated with the memory card.
To remove a memory card:
1.
Open File Browser by selecting
Computer
>
Nautilus
.
2.
In the
Places
list in the left pane of File Browser, click the
Eject
icon next to the name of the
memory card.
NOTE:
You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
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