Toshiba Qosmio F30 (PQF32) - Manual (Page 178)

9-4 User’s Manual
Optional Devices
SD card
The computer is equipped with the Bridge media slot that can
accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory
capacities. SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as
digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card
flash-memory. The cards have a high level of security and copy protection
features.
Formatting an SD card
SD memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific
standards. If you format the SD card again, be sure to format it with the
TOSHIBA SD memory card format utility, not with the format commands
provided within Windows.
In order to run TOSHIBA SD memory card format, click start, point to All
Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click SD memory card
Format.
The TOSHIBA SD memory card format utility does not format the protected
area of the SD memory card. Should you need to format all areas of the
memory card, including the protected area, you will need to obtain an
appropriate application that applies the copy protection system.
Inserting an SD card
To insert an SD card, follow the steps below.
1. Insert an SD card in the Bridge media slot.
Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot. Never allow metal
objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or
keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can
cause PC damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
SD memory cards comply with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative),
which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of
digital music. For this reason, you cannot copy or playback protected
material on another computer or other device. You may not use the
reproduction of any copyrighted material except for your personal
enjoyment.