Removing A Pc Card; Conserving Energy - Compaq Armada 110 Hardware Manual

Removing a PC Card

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CAUTION: Failure to remove a PC Card that extends beyond the
computer before transporting the computer may cause permanent
damage to the PC Card connectors.
In Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Professional,
follow these steps:
1. Prepare the system for the PC Card removal. If the computer
is on, click the command to stop the PC Card before you
remove it To stop a PC Card, select the PC Card icon in the
taskbar, then select the PC Card you want to stop, then select
Stop Card. A message displays when the PC Card can be
safely removed.
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CAUTION: If the computer is on and running Windows 98, failure to
stop a PC Card before removing it may result in loss of work or a
system lockup.
2. Remove the PC Card by pressing the eject button.
3. Gently grasp and pull out the card.

Conserving Energy

When a PC Card is inserted in the computer, it draws power from
the system even when a PC Card is not in use. To conserve power:
in Windows 98 or Windows Me, select the command to stop PC
Cards or remove PC Cards when they are not in use.
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