Toshiba 100ct User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Using the Memory card reader
When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You 
could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy 
data.
Removing memory media
1
Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden 
icons 
button (
), if necessary, in the notification area and then 
selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media 
icon.
If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal, a 
message will tell you to try again later. If the media can be 
removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware.
If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see step 
2
otherwise, skip to step 
3
.
2
Gently press the card inward to release it.
The card pops out slightly.
3
Grasp the card and pull it straight out.
 
(Sample Illustration) Removing memory media
Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. 
Even when the Windows
®
 message “copying...” disappears, writing 
to the media might still be in progress and your data could be 
destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go out.
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