Toshiba SATELLITE A500 - Manual (Page 168)

8-2 User’s Manual
Satellite A500/A500D
ExpressCard
The computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any
ExpressCard device that meets industry standards, either manufactured by
TOSHIBA or another vendor, can be installed. The slot supports hot plug
connection and utilizes the PCI Express interface that supports the reading
and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2.5Gbps.
Inserting an ExpressCard
The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while
the computer is turned on.
To insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Press the ExpressCard eject button to partially extend it out of the
computer.
2. Press the extended ExpressCard eject button in order to eject the
Dummy card partially out of the computer.
3. Grasp the Dummy card and draw it.
4. Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the
computer.
5. Press the ExpressCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made.
Figure 8-1 Inserting the ExpressCard
6. After inserting the ExpressCard you should refer to its documentation
and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is
correct.
■ Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in Sleep Mode or
Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work
properly.