Pc Cards/Expresscards; Installing/Removing Pc Cards - Fujitsu Lifebook N3511 User Manual

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PC Cards/ExpressCards™

Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC
TM
Cards and ExpressCards , which can perform a variety
of functions depending on which type of card you
install. You can install one or two cards at a time,
depending on its type. PC Cards should be installed in
the bottom slot, and ExpressCards in the top slot. Note
that although ExpressCards are available in two widths,
only one card can be installed in the ExpressCard slot at
a time.
Some available PC/ExpressCards:
■ Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II)
IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II)
■
SCSI cards (Type II)
■
Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or
■
CardBus standards
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your card(s).
PC Card
PC Card Slot (bottom slot only)
Figure 4-9. Installing/Removing PC Cards
INSTALLING PC CARDS
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot (the lower of
the two slots). To install a PC Card, follow these steps:
■ Installing or removing a PC Card during
your LifeBook notebook's shutdown or
bootup process may damage the card
and/or your LifeBook notebook.
■ Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if
there is water or any other substance on
the card as you may permanently
damage the card, your LifeBook note-
book, or both.
P C C a r d s / E x p r e s s C a r d s ™
ExpressCard Slot
PC Card Slot
Figure 4-8. PC Card/ExpressCard Slots
You may be required to log on as an
Administrator or member of the Adminis-
trator's Group to complete this procedure.
If the computer is connected to a network,
network policy settings may also prevent
you from completing this procedure.
1. See your PC Card manual for instructions on the
installation of your card. Some cards may require
that your notebook is off while installing them.
2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot.
If there is, see Removing PC Cards.
3. If the eject button is extended, press it until it clicks.
4. Insert the card into the slot with the label facing up.
5. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in
the connector.
REMOVING PC CARDS
See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on
removing your card. Some cards may require your note-
book to be in Suspend Mode or Off during removal.
■ Windows has a shutdown procedure for
PC Cards that must be followed before
removing a card. (Review your operating
system manual for the correct proce-
dure.) It is good practice to remove
devices using the Unplug or Eject Hard-
ware icon in the system tray.
■ If the dialog box states that the device
cannot be removed, you must save all of
your open files, close any open applica-
tions and shut down your notebook.
2. Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject
button associated with the slot in which the card is
located. When pressed, the button will pop out.
3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with
the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of
the slot allowing you to remove the card.
If the PC Card has an external connector
and cable, do not pull the cable when
removing the card.
ExpressCard Eject Button
PC Card Eject Button
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