Optional Devices

PC Card

The computer is equipped with a single PC Card slot into which any Type II PC Card/ CardBus device that meets industry standards, either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor, can be installed. The slot supports hot plug connection and utilizes the PCI interface that supports the reading and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 132 Mbps.

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.Press the PC Card eject button to partially extend it out of the computer.

2.Press the extended PC Card eject button in order to eject the Dummy card partially out of the computer.

3.Grasp the Dummy card and draw it.

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

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

Figure 8-1 Inserting the PC Card

6.After inserting the PC Card you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is correct.

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Toshiba satellite pro user manual Inserting a PC Card