What Do Pc Cards Do - Toshiba Tecra 500CS User Manual

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Little Cards that Do Big Things

What Do PC Cards Do?

This chapter describes the different types of PC Cards, tells you
how to install PC Cards and provides general tips on using them.
Since each card is different, you'll have to read your cards' docu-
mentation to use the card, but this chapter will help you get started.
If your PC Card came with a diskette, read "Programs that
Make Your PC Card Work" on page 195 before installing any
of its programs. The programs on the diskette may conflict
with pre-installed Toshiba files designed specifically for your
computer.
What Do PC Cards Do?
New PC Cards are being introduced every day. Among the
PC Cards currently available are:
Network adapters
Hard disk and solid state memory drives
SCSI adapters
Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers
ZV port card for video capture
Some PC Cards combine the functions of several different cards.
These are handy if you want to get the most out of your PC Card
slots.
PC Card technology has changed considerably over the last
few years and it's important that your card is current with the
times. Check the package to make sure the PC Card you buy
conforms to the PCMCIA 2.01 standard (or later). Cards not
conforming to this standard may work with your computer,
but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer