Removing A Pc Card; Hot Swapping Pc Cards - Toshiba 4010 User Manual

3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push
firmly, but gently, to ensure a firm connection with the
computer. Avoid forcing the card into position.

Removing a PC Card

1 Locate the PC Card ejection tab that corresponds to the
slot in which your PC Card is installed.
The top tab releases a card in the upper slot. The bottom
tab releases a card in the lower slot.
2 Push the eject button.
The eject button pops out from the slot.
3 Push the eject button again so the card will pop out.
4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the
slot.

Hot swapping PC Cards

One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can
replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on.
This is called "hot swapping.
DEFINITION: Hot swapping is the ability to change PC Cards while
the computer is on.
Hot swapping precautions
Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, remember not
to remove a card while it is in use. Otherwise, you could lose
valuable information.
For example:
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Never remove a hard disk card or CD-ROM drive card
while the system is accessing the card.
Expansion Options
Using PC Cards
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