We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Key Combinations
NOTE
z Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession.
z Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch-
screen) or other key operations.
z Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of
z The key combinations may not work with some applications.
z The popup menu icon appears after logging on to Windows. It may not appear in some application conditions (e.g.,
when [Command Prompt] is set to “Full Screen”).
KeyFunctionPopup menu icon
Fn+F1, Fn+F2
and Fn+F3.
2
Fn+F1
Fn+F2
Fn+F3
LCD brightness
(
Fn+F1
<Only for model with touchscreen>
Display switching (Î page 37)
(When an external display is connected)
Internal LCDSimultaneous displayExternal display
= down / Fn+F2= up)
NOTE
z To obtain higher brightness, set [LCD Brightness Mode] to [High Brightness]
in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. (Î page 56)
CAUTION
z Do not press any keys until the display has finished switching.
z Do not use this function:
• When an external display is not connected.
• When playing motion video such as DVD or MPEG.
• When using the Extended Desktop.
• When showing a game screen such as pinball.
Key Combinations
KeyFunctionPopup menu icon
3
Fn+F4
Fn+F5
Fn+F6
Fn+F7
Fn+F9
Fn+F10
Speaker on/off
NOTE
z Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound.
z You cannot turn off the sound of speakers connected to the USB port.
Volume
(
Fn+F5
Activate standby (Î page 8)
Remaining battery level(Î page 13)
Activate hibernation (Î page 8)
= down / Fn+F6= up)
NOTE
z This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port.
OFF
(MUTE)
ON
Key Combinations
Hotkey Settings
You can make two settings:
• Fn key lock
Fn
is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations.
2Using the stylus, touch each of the 12 “+” target marks one by one until it blinks, and then
click [Calibration].
3Click [Save & Exit].
NOTE
z Perform the touchscreen calibration for each user.
Panasonic Hand Writing
You can make a bitmap file (.bmp) of a simple character and a figure such as signature by handwriting on the touch pad and
the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen).
CAUTION
z Do not use the Fast User Switching function while Panasonic Hand Writing is active.
z If you install other pointing devices (e.g., commercially available mouse driver) and overwrite the touch pad driver,
Panasonic Hand Writing will not work.
NOTE
z The display of Panasonic Hand Writing may be distorted if the number of display colors is changed. Right-click on
the notification area and click [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then restart Panasonic Hand Writing.
z Panasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the applica-
tion software and try handwriting again.
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Starting Panasonic Hand Writing
1Double-click on the notification area.
Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Panasonic Hand Writing].
NOTE
z Select the image size before handwriting by clicking [Option] - [Window size]. If you change the size after handwriting,
the image quality will become lower.
z You can copy the bitmap image by clicking [Edit] - [Copy], and paste it in another application software that supports bit-
map format.
z The touch pad mode will not work properly when using the extended desktop.
z The touch pad mode will be canceled in the following cases.
• Switching to another application
• Resuming from standby or hibernation
• Pressing
• Touching the touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen)
z An external mouse or trackball connected via the port replicator (optional) will not work during handwriting in the touch
pad mode.
Alt
Standby and Hibernation Functions
The standby or hibernation function allows you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can
quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before standby or hibernation.
FunctionData is saved toRecovery timePower supply
StandbyMemoryShortRequired. (If power is not supplied, all data will be lost.)
HibernationHard diskRather longNot required. (However power is slightly consumed to
2Select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer:] /
[When I press the power button on my computer:], and then click [OK].
NOTE
z You do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation.
Precautions
z Connect the AC adaptor if the computer will be in standby mode for a long period of time. If you cannot use the AC adap-
tor, use hibernation instead.
z Using standby or hibernation repeatedly may cause malfunction of the computer. To stabilize computer operation, restart
Windows regularly (about once a week) without using standby or hibernation.
z Save the necessary data.
z Close files you have opened from removable disk and network drive.
z The password you set in the Setup Utility is not requested at resuming. You can use the Windows password for security in
standby or hibernation.
A Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts], and select the account.
B Click [Create a password] and set the password.
C Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], and add the
check mark in [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby].
Standby and Hibernation Functions
z Do not enter standby or hibernation in the following conditions, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby or
hibernation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices.
*1
• When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator
cator is on.
• When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files.
• When playing a DVD-Video.
• When writing to a disk.
• When using communication software or network function.
• When using a PC Card.
(If the card fails to work normally, restart the computer.)
• When an external mouse is connected to the serial port.
z The computer does not enter standby or hibernation immediately after resuming. Wait approximately one minute.
*1
Except when using a second battery pack
, the hard disk drive indicator and the SD Memory Card indi-
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Entering/Resuming from Standby or Hibernation
To enter standby or hibernation
1Close the display, or slide the power switch (A) until a beep
*2
sounds.
Standby: The power indicator (B) blinks green.
Hibernation: The power indicator (B) goes off.
z You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation. To
enter standby, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer] - [Stand By]. To enter hibernation, click [start] - [Turn Off Computer], then press and hold
[Hibernate].
CAUTION
While the computer is entering standby or hibernation
z Do not:
• Touch the keyboard, touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral device.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Close or open the display.
Wait until the power indicator blinks green (standby) or goes off (hibernation).
z It may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation.
Shift
and click
Standby and Hibernation Functions
z At the beep*2, immediately release the power switch. If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than four sec-
onds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [Shut down] in [When I
press the power button on my computer:] (Î page 7 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).
In standby or hibernation
z Do not attach or remove a multimedia pocket device (excluding a second battery pack) and peripheral device. Doing
so may cause malfunction.
z Power is consumed in standby mode. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is
exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost. Connect the AC adaptor when using the standby function.
*2
If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound.
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To resume from standby or hibernation
1Open the display, or slide the power switch (A).
z When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my
portable computer] (Î page 7), you can resume operation opening the display.
CAUTION
z Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display has resumed, wait approximately
30 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).
• Touch the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen), or power
switch.
• Use an external mouse or other peripheral device.
• Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
• Close or open the display.
• Shut down or restart Windows.
• Enter standby or hibernation.
Security Measures
Use these features to protect your data.
z Other security measures
• SD Security (
• Embedded Security (TPM) (
Module (TPM)”.
Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password
Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password.
1Start up the Setup Utility (Î page 54).
2Select [Security].
Î page 26)
Î page 60): For further information, refer to the Installation Manual of “Trusted Platform
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3Select [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password], and press
4Enter your password in [Enter New Password] and press
z When the password has been set, you need to enter your password in [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter
z To disable the password, leave the input field empty and press
.
Enter
Enter
.
.
5Enter your password again in [Confirm New Password] and press
6In [Setup Notice], press
7Press
CAUTION
z Do not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con-
tact Panasonic Technical Support.
z When running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people
may set or change the password.
NOTE
z The password will not be displayed on the screen.
z You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces).
• The case (upper/lower) is ignored.
• To input numbers for the password, you cannot use the numbered keys on the keyboard.
• You cannot use
z Disabling the Supervisor Password also disables the User Password.
F10
, and then select [Yes] and press
Shift
and
Enter
Ctrl
to input a password.
.
Enter
.
Enter
Enter
.
.
Security Measures
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Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use
You can set a start-up password to protect your computer from unauthorized use.
1Set the password (Î page 10), and select [Enable] in [Password on boot] in the [Security]
menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 60).
NOTE
z If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up
of the Setup Utility even though [Password on boot] is set to [Disable].
Preventing Your Hard Disk Data from Being Read or Written
The hard disk lock function protects the hard disk data from being read or written when the hard disk is attached to another
computer. The data can be read/written when the hard disk is returned to the original computer. (Note that the hard disk lock
does not guarantee complete protection of the data.)
1Select [Enable] in [Hard Disk Lock] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 60).
CAUTION
z For the data being read/written on the original computer, the Setup Utility settings must be the same as when the hard
disk was removed.
z You cannot use the hard disk lock function without setting the Supervisor Password. Set the Supervisor Password
beforehand (Î page 10).
z When you have your hard disk drive repaired
• Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
• Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable].
NOTE
z The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.
z We recommend you to set [Password on boot] to [Enable] to ensure security though it is not required to enable the
hard disk lock.
Battery Power
Battery Indicator
Battery indicators: Main battery pack, Second battery pack
Battery indicatorBattery status
Not litThe battery pack is not inserted or not being charged.
OrangeCharging is in progress.
GreenThe battery is fully-charged.
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Blinking green
RedThe remaining battery is approximately 9% or less.
Blinking redThe battery pack or the charging circuit is not operating properly.
Blinking orangeThe battery cannot be charged temporarily due to the following reasons:
Blinking green and
orange alternately
*1
Only for the main battery pack.
*2
In high temperature mode, the 100% battery level is equivalent to 80% level of the normal temperature mode.
NOTE
z Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the battery level becomes less than
approximately 95%, so overcharging is avoided.
*1
In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80%*2 of normal
temperature mode (Î page 14). Do not remove the battery pack in this status.
• Its internal temperature is out of the acceptable range.
• The power supply is not enough because software applications or peripheral
devices are consuming a large amount of power.
The temperature is low and the computer is warming up to prevent the hard disk drive
from malfunctioning. The computer will start automatically after warming-up.
Battery Power
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge
You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen.
(After logging on to Windows)
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1Press
z When the battery pack is inserted (example)
z When the battery pack is not inserted
Left icon: Main battery
Right icon: Second battery (optional)
NOTE
z The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery charge in the cases as below. To correct the
display, perform the Battery Recalibration (Î page 16).
• The battery indicator remains red.
• The indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time.
• Low battery warning appears soon after a short time of use.
This can occur when the computer is in standby mode for a long time without power supply from the AC adaptor.
z The battery display may not be the same as that of notification area or of [Power Meter] in [Power Options Properties].
This is not a malfunction.
Fn+F9
.
: Normal temperature mode (Î page 14)
: High temperature mode (Î page 14)
Battery Power
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High temperature mode
The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature environment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged.
Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility (Î page 56).
NOTE
z Note that a level corresponding to a 100% charge for high temperature mode is approximately equivalent to an 80%
charge level for normal temperature mode.
z After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not
be displayed correctly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged.
z In the [Auto] mode:
Once the computer has automatically switched from the normal temperature mode to the high temperature mode, the
computer will not switch back to the normal temperature mode until the battery has been used and recharged to a total
charge level of about five times as much as that of the fully-charged state. This is to avoid battery deterioration.
Battery Power
Computer behavior with low battery
The default settings are as follows.
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When the battery level becomes 10%
[Low battery alarm]
z Displays a message that the battery level is low.z Displays a message that the battery level is low, and
↓↓
Charge the battery.Connect the AC adaptor or replace the battery to start up
z Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not
have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and
Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, turn off the
computer, replace the battery and turn the computer on
again.
Do not replace the battery pack when the computer is in standby mode.
When the battery level becomes 5%
[Critical battery alarm]
then the computer enters hibernation.
the computer.
z Connect the AC adaptor and charge the battery.
z If you have a fully charged spare battery, replace the
battery and turn the computer on again.
When the computer enters hibernation with the battery
down and you resume the operation without charging
the battery, Windows may not start up normally or the
alarm function may not operate normally from then on.
Battery Power
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Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)
The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes the battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this
function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedure at least once immediately after purchasing
the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is three months. The battery display may not be correct when the
battery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Close all the applications.
3Perform “Battery Recalibration”.
A Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery Recalibration].
B When the confirmation message appears, click [Start].
z Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the battery
recalibration is performed at the shorter interval than approximately a month. In this case, cancel the battery
recalibration.
C When the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].
The battery recalibration starts.
After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off
automatically.
After the battery recalibration is finished, normal charging starts.
NOTE
z The temperature range should be 10
z The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.
• Full charge: Approximately 5 hours [max.]
• Complete discharge: Approximately 5 hours (only for model with touchscreen)
Approximately 6 hours (only for model without touchscreen)
z If the computer is turned off during the battery recalibration (e.g., due to power failure, or accidental removal of the AC
adaptor and battery pack), the battery recalibration will not be completed.
z You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure.
A Restart the computer.
B Press
C When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press
D Follow the on-screen instructions.
F9
while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure.
°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.
Enter
.
Battery Power
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Replacing the Battery Pack
The battery pack (CF-VZSU46U) is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time
becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery.
If necessary, attach the second battery pack to the multimedia pocket (Î page 19).
CAUTION
z The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. Charging
starts automatically when the AC adaptor is connected to the computer.
z Use only the specified battery pack with your computer.
z In the standby mode, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may
be damaged.
1Turn off the computer.
z Do not use the standby function.
2Remove/Insert the battery pack.
z To r em ov e
A Slide the latch (A) to the right to unlock the cover.
B Slide the latch (B) down, and open the cover.
Battery Power
C Pull the tab (C) of the battery pack.
z To i ns er t
A Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector.
B Close the cover until it clicks.
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C Slide the latch (D) to the left to lock the cover.
CAUTION
z Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.
Multimedia Pocket
You can attach the following devices. (refer to recent catalogs and other sources for information about the products available)
z DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive (optional)
z DVD MULTI drive (optional)
z Second battery pack (optional: CF-VZSU1430U)
CAUTION
z Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in standby or hibernation, or when the multimedia pocket device
indicator or the hard disk drive indicator is on.
NOTE
z Refer to the catalogs etc. for the latest information about optional devices.
z Read the instruction manuals of the devices carefully.
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Replacing the Multimedia Pocket Device
1Disable the multimedia pocket device function.
A Double-click on the notification area.
B Select the multimedia pocket device and then click [Stop].
C Follow the on-screen instructions.
D Confirm that the multimedia pocket device indicator and the hard disk drive indicator indicators are not lit.
z This step is not necessary when;
• Removing the device after turning off the computer.
• is not displayed.
• The device does not appear in the list in step B.
• Removing the second battery pack.
2Slide the latch (A) and open the cover.
Multimedia Pocket
3Press the release handle (B).
The release handle pops out.
4Pull the release handle (B) to draw out the device partway, and hold
the device on its both sides to remove.
5Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by pushing
both corners until it surely fits in the slot.
z Press the release handle (C) to set in.
z The computer must be on when inserting the device.
z Insert the device with the label side up.
6Close the cover until it clicks.
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CAUTION
z Hold the device by both sides. Otherwise the device may be damaged.
z Do not apply excessive force when raising the slot side upward and inserting the device.
NOTE
z You can see that the device is recognized or not by double-clicking
mation] menu in the Setup Utility (Î page 55). (When using a second battery pack, press
recognized (or if the media cannot be accessed), turn off the computer and reinsert the device.
on the notification area, or checking the [Infor-
Fn+F9
.) If the device is not
PC Card / ExpressCard
You can insert the following cards.
z ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A)
z PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (B)
NOTE
z The following types of card are not supported:
PC Card Type III (10.5 mm), ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards
that require 12 V of operating voltage.
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Inserting/Removing the Card
Preparation
Attach the device for the media containing the card driver (e.g., CD-ROM). Equipment connected to the multimedia
pocket cannot be recognized if connected after the card driver installation screen appears.
To insert the card
1Slide the latch (C) and open the cover.
2Insert the ExpressCard (left solt) (D) or the PC Card (right slot)
(E) with the label side up until it securely fits in to the slot.
z For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the card.
PC Card / ExpressCard
To remove the card
1Disable the card function.
A Double-click on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop].
B Follow the on-screen instructions.
z This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.
2Open the cover and remove the card.
z ExpressCard (F)
A Press the card so it comes out of the slot.
B Draw the card straight out.
z PC Card (G)
A Press the eject button so the card comes out of the slot.
B Draw the card straight out.
NOTE
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z Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal-
function may occur.
Permissible Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
z Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously.
z After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.
z If the computer freezes after resuming from standby or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem per-
sists, restart the computer.
z When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when oper-
ating by battery power.
z To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE 1394, etc.) using a PC Card or an ExpressCard, follow the steps below
(one example).
A Connect the peripheral device to the card.
B Turn on the power of device.
C Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.
SD Memory Card
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SD Memory Card Information
z The SD Memory Card has a copyright protection function which is compatible with content on-demand services on the
Internet, etc.
z To format the SD Memory Card on this computer, do not use [Format] of Windows, but use the SD Memory Card format
software.
You can download the software from the web site below.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html
z To use the SD Memory Card on other devices, format the card on those devices. For further information, refer to the
instruction manual of the devices.
z This computer is not compatible with SDHC Memory Cards (SD Memory Cards with a capacity of 4 GB or more).
To use this kind of card, you will need to obtain a compatible PC Card adaptor or USB reader/writer.
Handling and storage cautions
z Store the SD Memory Card in the case after removing it from the computer.
z Do not:
• Disassemble or modify the card.
• Hit, bend, or drop the card.
• Touch the terminals with fingers or metal object.
• Remove the labels of the card / Attach other labels or stickers to the card.
z Do not place the card in the following locations.
• In direct sunlight or in very hot location such as inside of a car.
• In very dusty or humid location.
• In location subject to corrosive gas, etc.
Data handling cautions
z Set the write-protect switch (A) to the LOCK position. Unlock the switch when recording
(checkout), saving, or editing data.
z We recommend you to back up the important data to another storage medium.
z When disposing the card, we recommend you to physically destroy the card (using a ham-
mer, etc.) to prevent personal or confidential data leakage.
SD Memory Card
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Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card
CAUTION
z Do not remove or insert the SD Memory Card until Windows has completed loading.
z Do not remove the card or turn off the computer in the following cases, otherwise the data may be corrupted.
• While the computer is in standby or hibernation.
• Immediately after the writing operation.
The computer may still continue the access to the card just after writing operation. If you remove the card before the
operation is completed, the data may be damaged or the card access may no longer be performed normally.
z Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages,
direct or indirect.
z Do not forcibly draw out the card, otherwise the slot may be damaged.
z Insert the card in the correct direction, otherwise the card and the slot may be damaged.
z After resuming from standby or hibernation, do not access the SD Memory Card for approximately 30 seconds.
To insert the card
1Slide the latch (A) and open the cover, and insert the SD Memory
Card with the label side facing up and with the cut corner facing
in.
To remove the card
Preparation
z Save the data and close all applications.
z Open the cover and confirm the SD Memory Card indicator (B) is off.
1Disable the card function.
A Double-click on the notification area and click [Secure Digital Storage Device],
then click [Stop].
B Follow the on-screen instructions.
z This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.
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