Smartmedia Slot; Write Protection; Inserting/Removing - Toshiba 5000 Series User Manual

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SmartMedia slot

This slot accommodates 3.3 V and 5.0 V SmartMedia (RAM) from 2 MB to 128
MB.
You cannot use SmartMedia that does not conform to SSFDC specifications.
Operation of SmartMedia developed after the computer was manufactured is
not guaranteed.
After you finish using SmartMedia, return it to its case, which is resistant to
static electricity.

Write protection

SmartMedia can be write protected to safeguard your data.
To write-protect SmartMedia, apply a seal to the write-protect area. To write-
enable, remove the seal.
Do not use the standard Windows format, because your camera or other
device might not be able to read it. Formatting destroys all data on the card, so
be sure it contains no data you want to keep.
Do not reuse a write-protect seal that has been removed. A reused seal might
peel off in the computer or device and cause a malfunction.

Inserting/removing

Read the following precautions before you insert a SmartMedia card:
Do not turn off the power or remove or reinsert a SmartMedia card while data
is being written or read. Data could be destroyed. Wait for the SmartMedia
indicator to go out.
Do not touch the SmartMedia's connector. You could expose the storage area
to static electricity, which can destroy data.
Hold the card straight when you insert or remove it.
Pull the card completely out when you remove it. Do not leave it partially
inserted.
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