Removing memory media, Expresscard, Inserting an expresscard – Toshiba Tecra A50-A User Manual

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Do not turn the computer off or switch to Sleep Mode or Hibernation
Mode while files are being copied - doing so may cause data to be
lost.

Removing memory media

The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. To
remove memory media, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.

Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the
Windows Taskbar.

2.

Select memory media.

3.

Grasp the media and remove it.

If you remove the memory media or turn off the power while the
computer is accessing the memory media, you may lose data or
damage the media.
Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or
Hibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data in
the memory media could be lost.
Do not remove only the miniSD/microSD Card while leaving the
adaptor in the memory media slot.

ExpressCard

Some models are 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.

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.

To insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.

Press the Dummy card in order to eject the Dummy card partially out
of the computer.

2.

Grasp the Dummy card and draw it.

3.

Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on your computer.

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