Toshiba X300 User Manual

User’s Manual

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Optional Devices

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Security lock

The computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any 

ExpressCard device that meets industry standards, either manufactured by 

TOSHIBA or another vendor, can be installed. The slot supports hot plug 

connection and utilizes the PCI Express interface that supports the reading 

and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2.5Gbps.

The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while 

the computer is turned on.

To insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Press the PC Card to partially extend it out of the computer.
2. Press the extended PC Card in order to eject the Dummy card partially 

out of the computer.

3. Grasp the Dummy card and draw it.
4. Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the 

computer.

5. Press the ExpressCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made.

6. After inserting the ExpressCard you should refer to its documentation 

and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is 

correct.

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ExpressCard

ExpressCard slot