Using An Expresscard; Inserting An Expresscard; Removing An Expresscard - Toshiba PORTEGE R700 SERIES User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer's Features

Using an ExpressCard

Using an ExpressCard
(Available on certain models.)
The ExpressCard
slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one
ExpressCard with another while the computer is on.

Inserting an ExpressCard

Before you insert an ExpressCard
comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you
insert it.
To insert an ExpressCard:
1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer.
NOTE
2 Insert the ExpressCard.
(Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCard
3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly
but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do
not force the card into position.

Removing an ExpressCard

1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden
icons button ( ), if necessary, in the notification area and then
selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media
icon.
2 Select the card or device you want to remove.
If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a
message will tell you to try again later. If the card can be
removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware.
3 Locate the ExpressCard
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slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The
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You may first need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert a
card.
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eject button.