Inserting A Pc Card - Toshiba R100 User Manual

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Expansion Options
Using PC Cards

Inserting a PC Card

Before inserting a PC Card, read the documentation that
came with the card to see if it has any special requirements.
To install a PC Card:
1 Locate the PC Card slot on your computer.
Inserting a PC Card into the slot
2 Insert the PC Card in the slot.
3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push
firmly, but gently, to ensure a good connection with the
computer. do not force the card into position.
Hot swapping precautions
Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, remember not
to remove a card while it is in use. Otherwise, you could lose
valuable information.
For example:
HINT: The operating system provides the Card and Socket
Services software for your PC Card. Even if your PC Card
comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services, you
should use the files included in the operating system.