Smart Card - Toshiba Tecra A40-J User Manual

Smart Card

A Smart Card is a credit card sized plastic card. An extremely thin
integrated circuit (IC chip) is embedded into the card on which information
can be recorded. These cards can be used for a wide variety of
applications including telephone related and electronic monetary payments.
This section contains information on the proper use of the Smart Card slot,
and it is strongly recommended that you read it before operating the
computer.
Your computer supports ISO 7816-3 asynchronous cards (support
protocols are T=0 and T=1) with a working voltage of 5 V.
Some models are equipped with a Smart Card slot on the right side of the
computer. The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert a Smart
Card while the computer is turned on.
To insert a Smart Card, do the following:
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2.
Failure to follow these instructions might result in damage to the computer
and/or damage to the Smart Card.
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Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or
Hibernation Mode. The computer might become unstable or data in
the memory media might be lost.
Insert the Smart Card into the Smart Card slot with the metal
connectors facing up.
Press the Smart Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made.
When inserting a Smart Card into the Smart Card slot, make sure to
confirm that the card is oriented correctly before inserting.
Insert the Smart Card until it reaches the end of the Smart Card slot.
The Smart Card is partially extended beyond the chassis edge. Do not
attempt to insert it further.
Always remove the Smart Card from the Smart Card slot before
moving the computer.
Before removing the Smart Card, confirm that the Smart Card is not
working with any program or system.
Remove the Smart Card after use.
Be careful not to bend the Smart Card while removing it from the
computer.
After inserting the Smart Card, you should refer to its documentation
and also check the configuration in Windows to ensure that it is
correct.
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