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Supported smart card type
You can use smart cards for authentication, data storage, and application processing. Within large
organizations, you might also use smart cards for strong security authentication of single sign-on (SSO). The
smart-card reader on your computer only supports the smart card of the following specifications:
• Length: 85.60 mm (3.37 inches)
• Width: 53.98 mm (2.13 inches)
• Thickness: 0.76 mm (0.03 inches)
Attention: Smart cards with slits are not supported. Do not insert such a smart card into the smart-card
reader of your computer. Otherwise the reader might get damaged.
Installing an ExpressCard, a media card, or a smart card
Attention: Before you start installing a card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action
reduces any static electricity from your body. Static electricity could damage the card.
To install the card, do the following:
1. Locate the appropriate type of slot for your card.
2. Ensure that the card is correctly oriented:
• For the ExpressCard: The notched edge of the card is facing upward and pointing toward the
card slot.
• For the media card: The metal contacts are facing down and pointing toward the card slot.
• For the smart card: The metal contacts are facing upward and pointing toward the card slot.
3. Press the card firmly into the card slot.
If the plug-and-play feature is not enabled for the installed ExpressCard, media card or smart card, do the
following to enable the feature:
1. Go to Control Panel.
2. View Control Panel by Category. Click Hardware and Sound .
3. Click Device Manager . If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation.
4. From the Action menu, select Add legacy hardware . The Add Hardware Wizard starts.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Removing an ExpressCard, a media card, or a smart card
Attention:
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Using your computer
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