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T61 card reader compatible with SDHC?

Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kiko77, May 11, 2008.

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Does anybody know if the 4 in1 media card reader of the current T61-s is compatible with the SD High Capacity standart and if it can read from a SDHC card? In the Lenovo tech sheet it is said only :'' 4-in-1 reader (MultiMediaCard, Mem Stick PRO, SECURE DIGITAL, xD-Picture Card)''.

kiko77, May 11, 2008

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yes it can read from a SDHC card

wuzertheloser, May 11, 2008

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yes it can =) I've just uploaded some photos from my sdhc 4gb card.

rlazo, May 11, 2008

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I also have no problems moving data to and from SDHC on my T61.

adwoodw, May 12, 2008

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thank you!

kiko77, May 15, 2008

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Yes. The Howto for T61 4in1 found on the Lenovo Support Page.

Note:
If your computer runs correctly with an inserted SDHC card now, it is not necessary to do the following procedure. If your system does not correctly recognize an inserted SDHC card, please use the procedure below to enable the device driver which supports SDHC cards:

1. Start Windows XP and log on with a user ID authorized as an administrator.
2. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click System.
5. Click the Hardware tab.
6. Click Device Manager.
7. Double-click the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller section.
8. Double-click Ricoh SD Bus Host Adapter.
9. Click the Driver tab.
10. Click the Update Driver button.
11. Select No, not this time and click Next.
12. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
13. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install and click Next.
14. Select SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller and click Next.
15. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.
16. Restart the computer.

Click to expand...

Source: Lenovo Support Side search "smart card sdhc"

BK_Search_and_Rescue, Feb 6, 2009

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Yes. The Howto for T61 4in1 found on the Lenovo Support Page.

Note:
If your computer runs correctly with an inserted SDHC card now, it is not necessary to do the following procedure. If your system does not correctly recognize an inserted SDHC card, please use the procedure below to enable the device driver which supports SDHC cards:

1. Start Windows XP and log on with a user ID authorized as an administrator.
2. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click System.
5. Click the Hardware tab.
6. Click Device Manager.
7. Double-click the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller section.
8. Double-click Ricoh SD Bus Host Adapter.
9. Click the Driver tab.
10. Click the Update Driver button.
11. Select No, not this time and click Next.
12. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
13. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install and click Next.
14. Select SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller and click Next.
15. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.
16. Restart the computer.

Click to expand...

Source: Lenovo Support Side search "smart card sdhc"

BK_Search_and_Rescue, Feb 6, 2009

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Yes. The Howto for T61 4in1 found on the Lenovo Support Page.

Note:
If your computer runs correctly with an inserted SDHC card now, it is not necessary to do the following procedure. If your system does not correctly recognize an inserted SDHC card, please use the procedure below to enable the device driver which supports SDHC cards:

1. Start Windows XP and log on with a user ID authorized as an administrator.
2. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click System.
5. Click the Hardware tab.
6. Click Device Manager.
7. Double-click the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller section.
8. Double-click Ricoh SD Bus Host Adapter.
9. Click the Driver tab.
10. Click the Update Driver button.
11. Select No, not this time and click Next.
12. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
13. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install and click Next.
14. Select SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller and click Next.
15. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.
16. Restart the computer.

Click to expand...

Source: Lenovo Support Side search "smart card sdhc"

BK_Search_and_Rescue, Feb 6, 2009

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Yes. The Howto for T61 4in1 found on the Lenovo Support Page.

Note:
If your computer runs correctly with an inserted SDHC card now, it is not necessary to do the following procedure. If your system does not correctly recognize an inserted SDHC card, please use the procedure below to enable the device driver which supports SDHC cards:

1. Start Windows XP and log on with a user ID authorized as an administrator.
2. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click System.
5. Click the Hardware tab.
6. Click Device Manager.
7. Double-click the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller section.
8. Double-click Ricoh SD Bus Host Adapter.
9. Click the Driver tab.
10. Click the Update Driver button.
11. Select No, not this time and click Next.
12. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
13. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install and click Next.
14. Select SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller and click Next.
15. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.
16. Restart the computer.

Click to expand...

Source: Lenovo Support Side search "smart card sdhc"

BK_Search_and_Rescue, Feb 6, 2009

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Yes. The Howto for T61 4in1 found on the Lenovo Support Page.

Note:
If your computer runs correctly with an inserted SDHC card now, it is not necessary to do the following procedure. If your system does not correctly recognize an inserted SDHC card, please use the procedure below to enable the device driver which supports SDHC cards:

1. Start Windows XP and log on with a user ID authorized as an administrator.
2. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click System.
5. Click the Hardware tab.
6. Click Device Manager.
7. Double-click the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller section.
8. Double-click Ricoh SD Bus Host Adapter.
9. Click the Driver tab.
10. Click the Update Driver button.
11. Select No, not this time and click Next.
12. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
13. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install and click Next.
14. Select SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller and click Next.
15. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.
16. Restart the computer.

Click to expand...

Source: Lenovo Support Side search "smart card sdhc"

BK_Search_and_Rescue, Feb 6, 2009

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BK_Search_and_Rescue Newbie

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Yes. The Howto for T61 4in1 found on the Lenovo Support Page.

Note:
If your computer runs correctly with an inserted SDHC card now, it is not necessary to do the following procedure. If your system does not correctly recognize an inserted SDHC card, please use the procedure below to enable the device driver which supports SDHC cards:

1. Start Windows XP and log on with a user ID authorized as an administrator.
2. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click System.
5. Click the Hardware tab.
6. Click Device Manager.
7. Double-click the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller section.
8. Double-click Ricoh SD Bus Host Adapter.
9. Click the Driver tab.
10. Click the Update Driver button.
11. Select No, not this time and click Next.
12. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
13. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install and click Next.
14. Select SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller and click Next.
15. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.
16. Restart the computer.

Click to expand...

Source: Lenovo Support Side search "smart card sdhc"

BK_Search_and_Rescue, Feb 6, 2009

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