Toshiba P11, S11, A11 user manual Inserting a PC Card

Hardware, Utilities and Options

1. ExpressCard

Figure 3-2 Removing the ExpressCard

5. Insert the Dummy card into the ExpressCard slot.

When you do not use an ExpressCard, please be sure to insert a Dummy card.

PC Card

The computer is equipped with a single PC Card slot that can accommodate a Type II format card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards, either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor, can be installed as the slot supports 16-bit PC Cards and 32-bit CardBus cards. For reference, CardBus supports the newer standard of 32-bit PC Cards and provides superior performance for the greater demands of applications such as multimedia data transmission.

PC Cards can sometimes become hot during computer operation. Before you remove a PC Card always wait for it to cool. You could get burned removing a hot PC Card.

Inserting a PC Card

The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert PC Cards while the computer is turned on.

Do not insert a PC Card while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly.

To insert a PC Card, follow the steps as detailed below:

1.Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the side of the computer.

2.Press the PC Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made.

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1. PC Card slot 2. PC Card

Figure 3-3 Inserting the PC Card

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