Toshiba Qosmio G40 PQG40C-MM108C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 174

Optional Devices Inserting an ExpressCard The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while the computer is turned on. ■ 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. ■ Please note that the ExpressCard slot is the top one of the two slots located on the left hand side of the computer - please confirm this with the following illustration in order to avoid any confusion with the PC Card slot. To insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Press the PC Card eject button to partially extend it out of the computer. 2. Press the extended PC Card eject button in order to eject the Dummy card partially out of the computer. 3. Grasp the Dummy card and draw it. 4. Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer. 5. Press the ExpressCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made. ExpressCard slot ExpressCard PC Card eject button Figure 9-3 Inserting the ExpressCard 6. After inserting the ExpressCard you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is correct. Removing an ExpressCard To remove an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below. 1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar. 2. Point to ExpressCard and click the left Touch Pad control button. 3. Press the ExpressCard eject button to partially extend it out of the computer. User's Manual 9-4