Working With Pc Cards; Maintaining Pc Cards; Using Pc Cards - Samsung NP20 User Manual

Working with PC Cards

By installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your notebook computer similar to
those found on add-in boards for desktop computers. Available PC Cards include:
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Input/output, such as modem, network, video capture, and SCSI cards.
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Storage, such as hard drive and flash memory cards.
Your computer includes the following PC Card support:
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One PC-Card slot: You can install Type I or II cards in the slot.
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CardBus hardware and software: CardBus enables the computer to use 32-bit
PCMCIA Cards. Windows supports 32-bit and 16-bit PC Cards.

Maintaining PC Cards

To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines:
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Keep cards away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids.
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Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling.
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Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards.
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When a card is not in use, carry it in its protective carrying case.
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Some PC Cards include cables that extend from the back of the cards. Be
careful not to bend or put excessive strain on these cables.

Using PC Cards

To insert a PC Card into a slot:
1. Push the slot door in with the PC Card.
2. Align the card with a slot and insert the card into the slot until it locks in place.
Windows automatically assigns computer resources (such as communication ports and
memory addresses) to a PC Card installed in your computer.
PCMCIA Card
Eject button
PC Card :
Insert PC card with product
information facing up
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