Toshiba SATELLITE U400 - Manual (Page 119)

User’s Manual 8-2
Optional Devices
Inserting an ExpressCard
The ExpressCard connector is located on the left side of the computer.
The computer's hot-install feature lets you install an ExpressCard while the
computer's power is on.
To install an ExpressCard, follow the steps below.
1. Insert the ExpressCard.
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.
Inserting the ExpressCard
After inserting the card, refer to the card’s documentation and check the
configuration in Windows
®
to make sure it is appropriate for your card.
Removing an ExpressCard
To remove the ExpressCard, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar.
2. Click the ExpressCard you want to remove.
3. Press the ExpressCard once to extend it.
4. Grasp the extended ExpressCard, and remove it.
ExpressCard
■ Before removing an ExpressCard, make sure that any applications or
system services do not use the card.
■ Be sure to disable the ExpressCard prior to removing it. Otherwise, the
system may be fatally damaged.