Fujitsu Laptop manual Installing PC Cards, Removing PC Cards

L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r

PC Card Slot

PC Card

Eject Button

Figure 4-5 Installing/Removing PC Cards

PC Cards

Your LifeBook supports Type II and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions.

Some available PC Cards:

■Fax/data modem cards.

■Local area network (LAN) cards.

■IDE solid-state disk cards.

■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 4-5)

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.

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.

REMOVING PC CARDS

To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps:

C A U T I O N

Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please review 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 in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them.

P O I N T

If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applications and shutdown your LifeBook. Once your LifeBook has been shutdown, you must turn Off the power using the power switch.

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.

C A U T I O N

If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do not pull the cable when removing the card.

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