Toshiba Pro L500 User Manual

User’s Manual

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Optional Devices

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Security lock

The computer is equipped with a single PC Card slot into which any Type II 

PC Card/ CardBus 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 interface that supports 

the reading and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 132 Mbps.

The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert PC Cards while the 

computer is turned on.

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

card partially out of the computer.

3. Grasp the Dummy card and draw it.
4. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the side of the computer.
5. Press the PC Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made.

6. After inserting the PC Card 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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