Flash Memory Card Reader; Hard Disk Drive - Asus A7Db Hardware User Manual

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Using the Notebook PC

Flash Memory Card Reader

Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards
from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has
a single built-in memory card reader that can read flash memory cards as shown below. The built-in
memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card
readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus.
Supported Memory Types
MS adapter
MMC (Multimedia Card)
SD (Secure Digital)
IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, for-
matting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur.

Hard Disk Drive

Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds
than floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Enhanced IDE drives
provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in the
PC storage industry. The high speed transfer modes supported are
UltraATA/100 up to 100MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec. The
Notebook PC comes with a removable 2.5" (6.35cm) wide and .374"
(.95cm) high UltraATA/100/66 IDE hard disk drive. Current IDE hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self
Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. Visit an
authorized service center or retailer for upgrades.
IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive.
Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong
vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will
likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped.
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MS (Memory Stick)
Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG
MS (Memory Stick)
Magic Gate (MG)
MS (Memory Stick)
Select
MS (Memory Stick)
DTV
/FM
CAT
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ON
OFF
SD / MMC
MS / MS Pro