Toshiba P200 User Manual
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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Using an ExpressCard™
Using an ExpressCard
™
(Available on certain models)
The ExpressCard
™
slot (available on certain models) supports the
use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping,
which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while
the computer is on.
which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while
the computer is on.
Inserting an ExpressCard
™
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.
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 an ExpressCard
3
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 an ExpressCard
™
1
Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the
card or device you want to 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 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 ExpressCard
™
eject button.