Samsung NP20FP3PYK/SEF manual Working with PC Cards, Maintaining PC Cards, Using PC Cards

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, video capture, and SCSI cards.

•Storage, such as hard drive and flash memory cards.

Your computer includes the following PC Card support:

•One PC-Card slot: You can install Type I or II cards in the slot.

•CardBus hardware and software: CardBus enables the computer to use 32-bit PCMCIA Cards. Windows supports 32-bit and 16-bit PC Cards.

Maintaining PC Cards

To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines:

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

•Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling.

•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

To insert a PC Card into a slot:

1.Push the slot door in with the PC Card.

2.Align the card with a slot and insert the card into the slot until it locks in place.

PCMCIA Card

Eject button

PC Card :

Insert PC card with product information facing up

Windows automatically assigns computer resources (such as communication ports and memory addresses) to a PC Card installed in your computer.

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