Optional Devices
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Chapter 7 Optional Devices
Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its
versatility. This chapter describes connection or installation of the
following types of devices:
Cards/memory
■ PC cards
■ Memory modules
Power devices
■ Additional battery pack
■ Additional AC adaptor
Peripheral devices
■ Parallel printer
■ External monitor
■ Television
■ i.LINK (IEEE1394)
■ Security lock
PC cards
The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can
accommodate one 5 mm Type II card. Any PC card that meets industry
standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed.
The slots support 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multifunction
card and CardBus PC cards.
CardBus supports the new standard of 32-bit PC cards. The bus provides
superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data
transmission.
If you use a storage device such as a CD-ROM or HDD connected to a
16-bit PC card, modem speed might be slow or communication
interrupted.
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User's Manual 7-1