Working with PCMCIA (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.

•Zoomed video: Both PC Card slots and the video chip on your computer support zoomed video. When you install a zoom video PC Card 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.

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, oil, water, 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.If the “Slot Guard” is in place, remove it.

2.Align the card with a slot and insert the card into the slot until it locks in place. See “Using PC Cards” on page 38.

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