Toshiba A660D, A665, A665D Optional devices, Cards/memory, Peripheral devices, eSATA, Other, Inserting an ExpressCard

Satellite A660/A660D, Satellite A665/A665D

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■Bridge media slot

■Secure Digital™ (SD) Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, miniSD Card, microSD Card)

■Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro)

■xD picture card■MultiMediaCard■Additional memory module

Peripheral devices

■Hard disk drive pack■External monitor■Television via HDMI■USB FDD Kit

eSATA

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.

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.

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.

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