OPTIONAL DEVICES

User’s Manual

PC cards

The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate two 5 mm Type II cards or one 10.5 mm Type III 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.

Installing a PC card

Two PC card connectors are located one above the other on the left side of the computer. Both connectors are accessed from the same slot. You can install two Type II cards, one in each connector, or one Type III card in the bottom connector.

Windows’ hot-install feature lets you install PC cards while the computer’s power is on.

NOTES: 1. Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode. Some cards might not work properly.

2.An HDD or CD-ROM connected to a 16-bit PC card, might affect the performance of the computer’s sound system and data transmission, including slower transmis- sion speeds and dialing errors.

To install a PC card, follow the steps below.

1.Insert the PC card.

2.Press gently to ensure a firm connection.

PC CARD

Figure 8-1 Inserting the PC card

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