PC Card / ExpressCard
You can insert the following cards.
  • ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A)*1
  • PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (A)*2 and (B)
*1 : Only for model with ExpressCard Slot
*2 : Only for model without ExpressCard Slot
For model without ExpressCard Slot, both of upper slot and lower slot are for PC Card. 
NOTE
- 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.
- Do not start up Windows with a storage type of CardBus PC card attached. An error may occur.

Inserting/Removing the Card

To insert the card

  1. Open the cover (C), and insert the ExpressCard (D)*3 or the PC Card (E) with the label side up until it securely fits in to the slot.
    • For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the card.
    *3 : Only for model with ExpressCard Slot
    For model without ExpressCard Slot, both of upper slot and lower slot are for PC Card. 
      <CF-53 Series>
      <CF-52 Series>

    To remove the card

    1. Disable the card function.
      1. Click on the notification area and click .
      2. Select the card.
      1. Double-click on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop].
      2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
      • These steps are not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer.
    2. Open the cover and remove the card.
      1. Press the eject button (F). The eject button pops out.
      2. Press the eject button (F) again so the card comes out of the slot.
      3. Draw the card straight out.
      <CF-53 Series>
      <CF-52 Series>
    NOTE
    - Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise malfunction may occur.
    Allowable Current: 3.3 V: 400 mA, 5 V: 400 mA
    - Some types of cards cannot be used simultaneously.
    - After repeating insertion and removal, some types of card will not be recognized. In this case, restart the computer.
    - If the computer freezes after resuming from sleep*4 or hibernation, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem persists, restart the computer.
    - When a card is inserted, power consumption increases. Remove the card when it is not in use, especially when operating by battery power.
    - To connect peripheral devices (SCSI, IEEE1394, etc.) using a PC Card or an ExpressCard, follow the steps below (one example).
    1. Connect the peripheral device to the card.
    2. Turn on the power of device.
    3. Insert the card until it surely fits in the slot.
    *4 : Windows XP: standby