∙Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards.
∙When a card is not in use, carry it in its protective carrying case.
∙Some PC Cards include cables that extend from the back of the cards. Be careful not to bend or put excessive strain on these cables.
Using PC Cards
You can install PC Cards while the computer is on.
To insert a PC Card into a slot:
1.Open the slot door.
2.Align the card with a slot and insert the card into the slot until it locks in place (Figure 19).
The eject button for the card slot flips outward when you install a card. If you close the PC Card compartment door, the button flips inward. You need to flip the button outward and then push the button to eject the card.
Eject button
PC Card
Figure 19. Inserting a PC Card
Windows 95 automatically assigns computer resources (such as communication ports and memory addresses) to a PC Card installed in your computer. For further information on
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