Compaq N150 Series manual Adding and Using PC Cards, Configuring a PC Card

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Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

Adding and Using PC Cards

A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The computer supports two Type II PC Cards and both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.

PC Cards are classified as Type I, Type II, and Type III. The three types are about the same length and width but vary in thickness.

Configuring a PC Card

ÄCAUTION: If you install software or enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers:

■Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

■Do not install card services, socket services, or enablers.

In Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Professional, the operating system configures plug and play PC Cards.

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Contents Hardware Guide Hardware Guide First Edition May Part Number Contents Battery Packs Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Index Setting Up the Hardware Hardware and Software SetupInstalling the battery pack Connecting the AC Adapter and power cord Opening the computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button Completing Initial Setup Setting Up the SoftwareInstalling Optional Applications After Software SetupHardware and Software Setup Front Components Look at the ComputerComponent Function Front ComponentsTop Components Top ComponentsTop Components Top Component Lights Top Component Lights Right Side Component Right Side ComponentLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsComponentFunction Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsLook at the Computer Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Keyboard and Pointing Devices Using the TouchPadHotkey Quick Reference Using HotkeysHotkeys Switch Display and Image Fn+F3Initiating Standby Fn+F4 Enabling the Numeric Keypad Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadUsing the Easy Access Buttons Disabling the Numeric KeypadConverting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Standard Keys Identifying the Easy Access buttons Charging Battery Packs Battery PacksReplacing the Primary Battery Pack Using a New Battery PackRemoving the battery pack Installing or Removing the Optional Media Bay Battery Pack Removing a Media Bay device Calibrating the Battery Using the Battery Quick Charge CheckHardware Guide Recycling a Used Battery Pack Storing a Battery PackCaring for Drives DrivesRemoving and Inserting the Hard Drive Inserting or Removing a Media Bay Drive Connecting the Optional External Diskette Drive Inserting and Removing a Diskette Removing and Inserting Storage MediaInserting a Disc into the CD or DVD Drive Removing a Disc from the CD or DVD Drive Viewing the CDChanging the Startup Sequence Audio Using Audio FeaturesAudio Components Connecting to the Stereo Line-Out/Headphone JackConnecting to the Stereo Line-In Jack Adjusting VolumeExternal Device Connections Connecting an External Keyboard or Pointing DeviceConnecting a Serial Printer Connecting an External MonitorConnecting Infrared Equipment Connecting a Parallel PrinterInfrared Connection Guidelines Enabling the Infrared Port Infrared Configuration GuidelinesConnecting a Modem or NIC Cable Connecting USB EquipmentHardware Guide Using the Security Slot Before Removing or Installing Components Computer Upgrades and Add-OnsUpgrading Memory Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Removing a memory expansion board Replace the memory cover and reinstall the screws Configuring a PC Card Adding and Using PC CardsInserting a PC Card Conserving Energy Removing a PC CardInstalling Additional Device Drivers Adding Wireless DevicesBattery Packs Media Bay DevicesUpgrading the Hard Drive Specifications Regulatory Agency Series NumbersAgency Series Numbers Operating Environment Computer DimensionsPort and COM Port Settings Rated Input PowerCommunications Communications SpecificationsTemperatures Power Requirements Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Power ManagementComputer Utilities Enabling Power Savings Timeout SettingsSetting Standby Security Hibernation10-4 Index Index-2 Products Reference Library CD-ROM2-15 Modem cable internal modem models only 2-14,2-15 Safety & Comfort Guide. See Index-6 Index-7