Working with PC Cards

By installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your notebook computer similar to those found on add-in boards for desktop computers. Available PC Cards include:

•Input/output, such as modem, network, pager, video capture, and SCSI cards.

•Storage, such as hard drive and flash (SRAM) cards.

•Combo cards, such as a combination modem and network card.

Your computer includes the following PC Card support:

•Two PC-Card slots: You can install Type I, II, or III cards in the slots. Type III cards are thicker than Types I and II. If you install a Type III card in the bottom slot, you cannot install a card in the top slot.

•CardBus hardware and software: CardBus enables the computer to use 32-bit

PC Cards. Windows 98/ Me supports 32-bit and 16-bit PC Cards. The SystemSoft® CardWizard™ for Windows NT program, provided with

systems that ship from the factory with Windows NT installed, also supports both 16-bit and 32-bit cards.

•Zoomed video: Both PC Card slots and the video chip on your computer support zoomed video. When you install a zoom video PC Card in the upper or lower slot, data can be transferred directly from the PC Card to video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor. Video conferencing and real-time multimedia devices, such as video cameras, are supported by zoomed video.

To use the CardBus and zoomed video technology with Windows NT, install the CardBus and zoomed video driver provided with your PC Card. If no drivers were supplied with your card, contact the PC Card manufacturer. ATA (AT attachment) and modem PC Cards do not require extra drivers.

Maintaining PC Cards

To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines:

•Keep cards away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids.

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