Toshiba a200-st2041 Reference Guide
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Removing a PC Card
5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1
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When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly
but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do
not force the card into position.
but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do
not force the card into position.
Removing a PC Card
Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the
system may be damaged.
system may be damaged.
Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or
system services are using the card.
system services are using the card.
1
Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the
PC Card device.
Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the
PC Card device.
If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a
message will tell you to try again later. If the card can be
removed now, the system displays Safe To Remove Hardware.
message will tell you to try again later. If the card can be
removed now, the system displays Safe To Remove Hardware.
2
Locate the PC Card eject button next to the PC Card slot.
3
Press the PC Card eject button once to pop it out slightly, then
push it in to remove the PC Card.
push it in to remove the PC Card.
The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot.
4
Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot.
Inserting an ExpressCard
™
(Available on certain models)
This section applies if you have an ExpressCard
™
slot.
Before you insert an ExpressCard, refer to the documentation that
comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you
insert it.
comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you
insert it.
To insert an ExpressCard:
1
Locate the ExpressCard slot on the left side of the computer.
2
Insert the ExpressCard.
(Sample Illustration) Inserting a ExpressCard