Toshiba Portege A600 PPA61A Users Manual Canada; English - Page 91
TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II, Disconnecting an eSATA device
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Hardware, Utilities and Options ■ A connected eSATA device may not be recognized if it is connected to the computer's eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode. If this occurs, disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on. ■ If you connect an eSATA device after the computer has already been turned on, it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the computer. Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed. Disconnecting an eSATA device When you have finished using an eSATA device, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. Wait for the indicator light of an eSATA device to go out to make sure all activity has stopped. If you disconnect an eSATA device or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage an eSATA device or the drive. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar. 3. Click an eSATA device that you want to remove. 4. Carefully pull an eSATA device's eSATA/USB combo connector out from within the computer's eSATA/USB combo port. TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II In addition to the ports available on the computer, the TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II. The TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II connects directly to the docking interface on the underside of the computer. The AC adaptor connects the TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II to a power source. The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer's default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures. ■ You must connect the AC adaptor before you connect to a TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II. ■ When a TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II is connected to the computer, you can not use the following computer's ports: LAN jack, DC IN 15V jack and External monitor port. ■ When connecting an AC Adaptor to the TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II, use only the AC Adaptor included with TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II. Do not use the computer's AC Adaptor. User's Manual 3-30