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Hot swapping
One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one
PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called "hot
swapping."
Hot swapping precautions
Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data loss
never remove a card while it is in use. For example:
Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing
it.
Never remove a network card while you are connected to a
network.
Before removing a PC Card, shut it down by clicking the PC Card
(PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar. Once the PC Card has stopped,
you can safely remove it. See
page
160.
Using SmartMedia cards
SmartMedia cards are super compact memory cards that are
highly portable and can be carried in a pocketbook or credit card
holder. SmartMedia cards are used to exchange data with other
portable devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital
Assistants (PDAs). They are also found in electronic musical
instruments, voice recorders, faxes, printers, scanners, word
processors and handy terminals.
To locate the SmartMedia card slot, see
Inserting a SmartMedia card
1
Turn the card so that the connector (metal area) faces up.
2
Push the card into the slot until it locks in place.
Exploring Your Options
Using SmartMedia cards
"Removing PC Cards" on
"Left side" on page
161
31.
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