Toshiba A215, A215-S7422-NOOS Using PC Cards, Inserting a PC Card, ❖Type I cards, Using PC Cards, ❖Type II cards, 2Insert the PC Card, To insert a PC Card:

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Using PC Cards

(Available on certain models)

This section applies if you have a PC Card slot.

TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use.

Your notebook computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards that you can install:

❖Type I cards❖Type II cards

The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on.

Inserting a PC Card

Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it.

To insert a PC Card:1Locate the PC Card slot on the side of the computer.2Insert the PC Card.(Sample Illustration) Inserting a PC Card

3When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position.