Pc Cards; Installing A Pc Card - Toshiba Satellite P10-304 User Manual

PC cards

The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can
accommodate one 5 mm Type II 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.
If you use a storage device such as a CD-ROM or HDD connected to a
16-bit PC card, modem speed might be slow or communication
interrupted.

Installing a PC card

One PC card connector is located on the right side of the computer. The
computer's hot-install feature lets you install PC cards while the
computer's power is on.
Do not install a PC card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation
mode. Some cards might not work properly.
To install a PC card, follow the steps below.
1. Insert the PC card.
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.
After installing the card, refer to the card's documentation and check the
configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card.
Satellite P10 Series
Installing a PC card
Optional Devices
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