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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.
Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association) standard.
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.
Inserting a PC Card
Before inserting a PC Card, read the documentation that
came with the card to see if it has any special requirements.
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.
DEFINITION: Hot swapping is the ability to change PC Cards
while the computer is on.
HINT: The operating system provides the Card and Socket
Services software for your PC Card. Even if your PC Card
comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services, you
should use the files included in the operating system.
Expansion Options
Using PC Cards
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