Using Pc Cards; Hot Swapping Pc Cards - Toshiba Portege 2010 User Manual

Using PC Cards

You may insert one Type I card or one Type II card into the
computer's PC Card slot. This slot contains a spacekeeper
insert to keep dust and dirt out of the computer. If you are not
using a PC Card, leave the insert in place. If you are using a
PC Card, remove the insert and keep it in a safe place for
future use.
PC Cards are credit-card sized expansion cards that greatly
increase the capabilities of your computer.
Some PC Cards combine several functions. Multifunction
cards allow you to get the most out of your PC Card slot.
Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association) standard.
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 they are
likely to be much more difficult to set up and use.

Hot swapping PC Cards

One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can
replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on.
This is called "hot swapping.
DEFINITION: Hot swapping is the ability to change PC Cards while
the computer is on.
Expansion Options
Using PC Cards
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