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Caution in using PC cards
You should pay attention to the following points when you use PC cards in order to prevent failure.
PC cards that can be used with your computer
Your computer is compatible with PC Card Standard-compliant Type I PC cards and Type II PC cards.
Here are some examples of these types of cards.
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Adapter card
This PC card is needed to load pictorial data from a smart media for digital cameras into the
computer.
•
SCSI Card
This PC card is needed to connect a SCSI device, such as a SCSI hard disk or MO (Magneto-
Optical) drive.
•
LAN card
This PC card is needed to connect your computer to other computers in order to share data or
a printer with them.
Critical Point
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Your computer does not support PC cards with a working voltage of 12V.
•
No LAN card can be used simultaneously with the built-in LAN device.
Preparing necessary items
PC card
PC card driver
Manual of the PC card
• A PC card is composed of parts very sensitive to static electricity, and
it may be damaged even by static built up in a human body. Before
handling a PC card, always touch a metal object with your hand to
discharge static.
Prepare a PC card that meets your need.
A CD or floppy disk that contains the PC card driver is supplied
with some PC cards.
Setting procedures vary depending on the PC card used. So be
sure to read also the manual of your PC card.
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