Expresscard, Inserting an expresscard, Removing an expresscard – Toshiba Satellite Pro A50-A User Manual

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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.

4.

Press the ExpressCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made.

Figure 4-15 Inserting the ExpressCard

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1. ExpressCard slot

2. ExpressCard

5.

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.

Removing an ExpressCard

To remove an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below.

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