Toshiba A45 - Manual (Page 186)

186 Exploring Your Options
Using SD Cards
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Hot swapping
One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can
replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on.
This is called “hot swapping.”
Hot swapping precautions
Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data
loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example:
❖ Never remove a hard disk card while the system is
accessing it.
❖ Never remove a network card while you are connected to
a network.
Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the Safely
Remove Hardware icon on the System tray. Once the PC Card
has stopped, you can safely remove it. See
“Removing PC
Cards” on page 185 .
Using SD Cards
SD card support is available on selected models only. Your
computer supports the use of SD (Secure Digital) memory
cards. The cards can be used with a variety of digital products
equipped with an SD card connector: digital music players,
cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video
camcorders, etc.
Inserting an SD card
MMC cards (multimedia cards) do not work in this slot.
1 Turn the card so that the metal contacts are face down.
2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place.