Toshiba Qosmio X500 Laptop User Manual


 
User’s Manual 8-17
Optional Devices
Disconnecting an eSATA device
When you have finished using an eSATA device, you can follow the
procedures below in order to disconnect it:
1. Wait for the indicator light of an eSATA device to go out to make sure all
activity has stopped.
2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Taskbar.
3. Select the eSATA device that you want to remove.
4. Carefully pull the eSATA device's eSATA connector out from within the
computer's eSATA/USB combo port.
Security lock
Security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy
object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer.
The computer has a security lock slot on the left side. Attach one end of the
cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot.
1. Turn the computer so the left side faces you.
2. Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock.
Security lock
If you disconnect an eSATA device or turn off the power while the
computer is accessing the drive, you may lose data or damage the eSATA
device or the drive.