User’s Manual 8-3
Optional Devices
■ The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB. The maximum
capacity of SDHC memory cards is 16G.
Memory media format
New media cards are formatted according to specific standards. If you wish
to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media
cards.
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card
SD/SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to
specific standards. If you format the SD/SDHC memory card again, be sure
to format it with the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility, not with the
format command provided by Windows.
In order to run the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility, click Start J
All Programs J TOSHIBA J Utilities J SD Memory Card Format.
Additional memory module
You can replace with an additional memory in order to increase the amount
of system memory that is available.
This section describes how to install and remove optional memory
modules.
■ The SD memory card logo is ( ).
■ The SDHC memory card logo is ( ).
Card Type Capacities
SD 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1GB, 2GB
SDHC 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility does not format the
protected area of the SD/SDHC memory card - if 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.
■ You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent the
computer's lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you are
installing/replacing the memory module. In this instance you should
avoid mats that are made of materials that hold or generate static
electricity.
■ When installing or removing a memory module, you must ensure that
you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer.