51Chapter 3.Using the computerMulti Card SlotUsing the multi-card slot, you can read and write data on varioustypes of memory cards.When you insert a memory card, make sure to insert the memorycard in the correct direction. Pushing an incorrectly insertedmemory card may damage the card itself or the slot.You can use memory cards as a removable disk and•conveniently exchange data with digital devices such as adigital camera, etc.Separately purchase memory cards of your desired•capacity.The color of the multi-card slot may differ from the picture•in this manual.Before using the slot, remove the dummy card from inside•the slot. (Only for models providing dummy cards.)Insert the memory card into the multi-card slot in the•direction printed on the slot.For memory cards marked with ‘*’, you must insert them•into a specified adapter and then insert the adapter intothe multi-card slot.Inserting such memory cards directly into the multi-cardslot without using a specified adapter may damage thecomputer.The computer may not recognize the device depending on•the status of the specified adapter.The data transfer rate may diff er depending on the•specification of the memory card.Example) SD CardMemory Card NamingThe following table shows the full names of memory cardsfor each abbreviation.Abbreviation Memory Card’s NameSD Secure Digital*mini SD mini Secure Digital*micro SD micro Secure DigitalSDHC Secure Digital High Capacity*mini SDHC mini Secure Digital High Capacity*micro SDHC micro Secure Digital High CapacitySDXC Secure Digital eXtended Capacity*micro SDXC micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity