Toshiba L505-S5966 User Guide

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Using the eSATA/USB combo port
Removing memory media
1
Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove 
Hardware
 icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the 
card or device you want to remove. 
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.
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.
Using the eSATA/USB combo port
Your computer includes an eSATA/USB combo port, which can be 
used with both eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology 
Attachment) devices and USB devices. The eSATA interface 
supports fast data transfer rates, which is especially useful for 
transferring and storing large files such as digital photo, music or 
video files. Like the USB interface, the eSATA interface supports 
hot swapping (connecting and disconnecting devices while the 
computer is on). eSATA devices require an external power source.