Hardware, Utilities and Options

■Make sure the SD Card indicator is out before you remove the SD/SDHC Card or turn off the computer’s power. If you remove the SD/SDHC Card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the SD/SDHC Card you may lose data or damage the card.

■Do not remove an SD/SDHC Card while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the SD/SDHC Card could be lost.

SD/SDHC memory card

SD/SDHC Cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD/SDHC Card flash- memory. The cards have a high level of security and copy protection features.

SD/SDHC 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.

Formatting an SD/SDHC Card

SD/SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards. If you format the SD/SDHC Card again, be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility, not with the format command provided within Windows.

In order to run the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> SD Memory Card Format. Please note that the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility does not format the protected area of the SD/SDHC 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.

Media care

Observe the following precautions when handling the card.

Card care

■Do not twist or bend cards.

■Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid.

■Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty.

■After using card, return it to its case.

■The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try to force the card into the slot.

■Do not leave a card partially inserted in the slot. Press the card until you hear it click into place.

User’s Manual

3-15