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SD Memory Card Security Function
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The computer does not respond properly when you insert the SD memory card.
Remove the card and wait a few seconds, then reinsert it. Or, enter the password.
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The SD memory card indicator is blinking.
Enter the password through the keyboard without removing the SD memory card.
A software application, etc. may be accessing the SD memory card. If [Set and eject] is
selected, you can remove the SD memory card while the indicator blinking.
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When the setting method is set to [Set and eject]:
After the SD memory card is set, a beep confirms that the card has been recognized, then
the SD memory card indicator will blink at regular intervals.
Remove the card after confirming that the indicator is blinking at regular intervals.
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The password input screen or Windows log-on screen appear on some occasions but not
on others when [Leave set] was selected as the setting method.
• If an SD memory card is already inserted when starting the computer, the password
input screen or the Windows log on screen does not appear when the computer is
started.
• If an SD memory card is already inserted when resuming from the standby or
hibernation mode, or the screensaver, the password input screen appears. Input the
password.
• Even if [Leave set] is selected, do not leave the card in the SD memory card slot when
stepping away from the computer.
Perform the following procedure to ensure that the card you have lost will not be used without
authorization when starting the computer or when logging on to Windows.
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If the card has been used when starting the computer
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Start the SD Card Setup program. (
Step
1
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3
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The current settings will be displayed.
B
Remove the checkmark from [Use the SD card when starting the computer].
If the function fails to operate correctly
If you have lost an SD memory card which had been configured
with the security function