Pc Cards; Installing Pc Cards; Removing Pc Cards - Fujitsu Lifebook N3010 User Manual

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PC Cards

Your LifeBook notebook supports two Type I and II and
one Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of
functions depending on which type of PC Card you
install.
Some types of PC Cards available on the market include:
Fax/data modem
Local area network (LAN)
Wireless LAN PC card
IDE solid-state disk
Flash memory card adapters
SCSI
Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA™ 2.1 or
CardBus standards.
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your PC Card.

INSTALLING PC CARDS

PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slots. To install a
PC Card, follow these easy steps:
C A U T I O N S
Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook
notebook's shutdown or bootup process may damage
the card and/or your notebook.
Do not insert a PC Card if it not clean and dry. Insert-
ing a dirty or wet card could damage your notebook.
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards may
require your LifeBook notebook to be Off while
installing them.
2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently occupying
the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards.
3. If either of the eject buttons is extended, press it in
until it clicks.
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Figure 4-7 Installing/Removing PC Cards
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1 PC Card Slot
2 PC Card
3 PC Card Eject Button
4. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product
label facing up.
5. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated
in the opening.

REMOVING PC CARDS

To remove a PC Card, perform the following steps:
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require
your notebook to be Off while removing them.
C A U T I O N
Loss of data could occur if proper shutdown
procedures are not observed.
Windows XP has a Safe Removal of Hardware utility on
the taskbar. Refer to your operating system manual for
the correct procedure.
P O I N T
If the dialog box states that the device cannot be
removed, you must save all of your open files, close
any open applications and shut down your LifeBook
notebook. Once your notebook has been shut down,
you must turn Off the power using the power/suspend/
resume button.
2. Unlock the PC Card from the slot by first pressing
the eject button associated with the slot the card is
in. When pressed, the button will pop up.
3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with
the notebook. This will push the PC Card slightly
out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.
C A U T I O N
If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do
not pull the cable when removing the card.