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 4-9 Installing/Removing PC Cards
PC Cards
Your LifeBook supports two Type II and one Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of PC Card you install.
Some available PC Cards:
■Zoomed Video
■Fax/data modem
■Local area network (LAN)
■IDE
■SCSI
■Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA™ 2.1 or CardBus standards.
For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.
1.See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards may require your LifeBook 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. You will hear a click and the Eject button will pop away from your LifeBook.
5.Flip the Eject button towards the front of your LifeBook.
6.Lock the PC Card into the slot by sliding the Lock button toward the front of your LifeBook.
P O I N T
Windows 2000 Professional does not support Zoomed video cards.
INSTALLING PC CARDS
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install a PC Card, follow these easy steps:
W A R N I N G
Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your LifeBook.
W A R N I N G
Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your LifeBook or both.
REMOVING PC CARDS
To remove a PC Card, perform the following steps:
C A U T I O N
Windows 98 Second Edition has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. Review your operating system manual for
the correct procedure.
Windows 2000 Professional PC Cards should be stopped using the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility on the taskbar. Refer to your operating system manual for the correct procedure.
1.See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require your LifeBook to be Off while removing them.
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