Use a smart card

If your computer has a smart-card slot, read the following information.

Supported smart card

Supported smart card specifications: 85.60 mm (3.37 inches) x 53.98 mm (2.13 inches)
Attention: Smart cards with slits are not supported. Do not insert such a smart card into the smart-card reader of your computer. Otherwise, the reader might get damaged.
Illustration showing the supported smart card type

Install the card

  1. Locate the card slot. See Right.

  2. Insert the card firmly into the card slot until it is secured in place. Ensure that the metal contacts are facing upward and pointing toward the card slot.

Remove the card

Attention: Before removing a card, eject the card from the Windows operating system first. Otherwise, data on the card might get corrupted or lost.
  1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons. Then, right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.

  2. Select the corresponding item to eject the card from the Windows operating system.

  3. Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use.