Toshiba Portege A600 - Manual (Page 69)

User’s Manual 3-14
Hardware, Utilities and Options
Optional devices
Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility.
This section describes the connection or installation of the following
devices:
Cards/memory
■ ExpressCard
■ Secure Digital™ (SD) Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card,
miniSD Card, microSD Card)
■ Additional memory module
Peripheral devices
■ USB FDD Kit
■ External monitor
■ eSATA
■ TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II
■ TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator III
Other
■ Security lock
ExpressCard
The computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any
ExpressCard device that meets industry standards, either manufactured by
TOSHIBA or another vendor, can be installed. The slot supports hot plug
connection and utilizes the PCI Express interface that supports the reading
and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2.5Gbps.
Inserting an ExpressCard
The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while
the computer is turned on.
To insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Press the Dummy card in order to eject the Dummy card partially out of
the computer.
2. Grasp the Dummy card and draw it.
To connect optional devices (such as USB device or External monitor) to
the computer, be sure to check the shape and orientation of the connector
before connecting.
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.