Express Card. Toshiba USB 3471, Satellite A100 Series

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Removing a PC card

To remove the PC card, follow the steps below.

1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the PC card.

2. Press the eject button of the PC card you want to remove to extend the button.

3. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly.

4. Grasp the PC card and remove it.

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Eject button

Removing the PC card

Express Card

Installing an Express Card

Depending on the model you purchased, your computer is equipped with an Express Card Slot.

The Express Card slot is located on the left side of the computer. You can install one Express Card in the slot.

Windows’ hot-install feature lets you install Express Card while the computer’s power is on.

Do not install an Express Card while the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode. Some cards might not work properly.

To install an Express Card, follow the steps below.

1. Insert the Express Card.

2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.

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3. Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appropriate for your card.

Express Card slot

Inserting the Express Card

Removing an Express Card

To remove the Express Card, follow the steps below.

1. In Windows Vista™, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the Express Card.

2. Press the Express Card slightly to make it stretch out.

3. Grasp the Express Card and pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the Express Card

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