U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s
PC Card Slot
PC Card
Eject Button
Figure 4-6. Installing/Removing PC Cards
PC Cards
Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions.
Some available PC Cards:
■Fax/data modem cards.
■Local area network (LAN) cards.
■IDE
■SCSI cards.
■Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards.
■Optional SmartCard adapter
For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.
INSTALLING PC CARDS
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install a PC Card, follow these easy steps: (Figure
■Installing or removing a PC Card during your notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook.
■Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently dam- age the card, your notebook, or both.
1.See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be Off while installing them.
2.Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards.
3.Insert your PC Card into the slot, with the product label facing up.
4.Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in the opening.
Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Review your operating system manual for the correct procedure)
REMOVING PC CARDS
To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps:
1.See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off while removing them.
If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applications and shut down your LifeBook.
2.Push the Eject button until it pops out, and then push it in to eject the card. This will allow you to remove the card.
If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do not pull the cable when removing the card.
SMART CARD READER
An embedded Smart Card Reader is provided on your LifeBook notebook. Smart Cards are the same size and shape as credit cards, but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip. The chip can hold a variety of information, and provides the user with many possible options, such as allowing them to make secure purchases, pay for phone calls, store security informa- tion, and provide identification and information.
In order to use the embedded Smart Card Reader, you must purchase an optional Smart Card holder for instal- lation into an available Type II PC Card slot.
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