Using Pc Cards; Inserting A Pc Card - Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 Series User Manual

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Using PC Cards

Using PC Cards
PC Cards are credit-card sized expansion cards that greatly
increase the capabilities of your computer.
Some PC Cards combine several functions. Multifunction cards
are handy if you want to get the most out of your PC Card slot.
Your computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots on the left
side and it supports two Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC
Card.
Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association) standard.
TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards,
check the package to make sure they conform to the
PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with
your computer, but they are likely to be much more difficult
to set up and use.

Inserting a PC Card

Before you insert your PC Card, read through the documentation
that comes with the card to see if it has any special requirements.
CAUTION: Your computer came with all the Card and Socket
Services programs you need. Even if your PC Card comes
with its own version of Card and Socket Services, you
should use the files provided on your computer.
To insert a PC Card:
1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer.
2 If the PC Card slots are locked, unlock them by sliding the PC
Card lock into the unlocked position.