Toshiba Satellite A500-ST56X6 User Manual - Page 142
Using an ExpressCard®
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142 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an ExpressCard® Using an ExpressCard® The ExpressCard®slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. To insert an ExpressCard: 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer. NOTE You may first need to remove the card slot protector before you can insert a card. 2 Insert the ExpressCard. (Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCard 3 Push the ExpressCard into the slot until it locks in place. Removing an ExpressCard® 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware icon. 2 Select the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again later. If the card can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware.