Expresscard - Toshiba Satellite L500 User Manual

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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.
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To insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Press the ExpressCard eject button to partially extend it out of the
2. Press the extended ExpressCard eject button in order to eject the
3. Grasp the Dummy card and draw it.
4. Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the
5. Press the ExpressCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made.
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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.
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Dummy card partially out of the computer.
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Figure 8-1 Inserting the ExpressCard
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