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Connecting a CD-ROM Drive
Connecting a CD-ROM Drive
Your Portégé 650CT is equipped with several expansion features
that provide a means of connecting a CD-ROM drive to your
computer. This section describes some of the options available to
you, but you should consult your dealer or Toshiba support for the
option that is best for you.
Connecting a CD-ROM Drive to a PC Card Slot
You can connect a CD-ROM drive to your Portégé 650CT
through a PC Card slot. Typically, this type of connection uses a
SCSI (pronounced scuzzy) PC Card interface that connects to a
PCMCIA Type II Card slot. There are two ways to connect a
CD-ROM drive to a PC Card slot.
You can purchase a portable CD-ROM drive that is equipped
with a PCMCIA Interface (PC Card) that inserts into your
computer's Type II slot.
Most likely, this option is the easiest and fastest way to connect
a CD-ROM drive to your computer. All the hardware, drivers,
and instructions you need to connect the drive come packaged
together. Your local computer store carries a selection of porta-
ble CD-ROM drives designed to connect to portable
computers.
You can purchase a SCSI interface PC Card that provides a
connection for any SCSI CD-ROM drive.
SCSI refers to the type of connection the device requires. With
a SCSI interface PC Card, you can connect any SCSI device to
your computer. In addition to CD-ROM drives, tape drives and
Syquest drives usually use a SCSI connection. Using the SCSI
interface connection gives you more connection options, but it
also requires special consideration in selecting a SCSI device
and PC Card that are compatible. If you have any questions
concerning this type of connection, consult your dealer.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer