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PC Card
Eject Button
PC Card Slot
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PC Cards
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Type I and II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions.
Some available PC Cards:
■Broadband wireless cards
■Smart Card adapters
■IDE
■Compact Flash adapter card
■Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards
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 LifeBook 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 LifeBook notebook, or both.
■Be sure to orient the card properly before inserting it. Failure to do so could result in damage to the card socket.
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.
REMOVING PC CARDS
To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps:
Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please review your oper- ating system manual for the correct proce- dure). Before removing a PC Card in Windows, shut down PC Card operation using the Safely Remove Hardware icon located on the taskbar.
1.See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be in Suspend 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 applica- tions and shut down your notebook.
2.Push the Eject button inwards, then release it. It should pop out approximately 1/4”. Press it in again. This will push the PC Card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove it.
If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do not pull the cable when removing the card.
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