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Using Cards
Dell Precision™ M90 User's Guide
ExpressCards
Media Memory Cards
ExpressCards
ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including
wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer.
See Specifications for information on supported ExpressCards.
ExpressCard Blanks
Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use
when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.
To remove the blank, see Removing an ExpressCard or Blank .
Installing an ExpressCard
You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.
ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed
to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.
To install an ExpressCard:
1. Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the card.
2. Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.
1 supported cards 2 unsupported cards
NOTE: Your computer does not support PC cards. To avoid damaging the pins or card, you should not attempt to insert an unsupported card into the
ExpressCard slot.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.