Pc Cards - Gateway Solo 2200 User Manual

PC Cards

The system's PC Card slots are located behind the PC Card door on the left side
of the system. These slots accept two Type II PC Cards or one Type III card.
Since these are recessed slots, you can shut the door even when a PC Card is
installed. The system is preconfigured to automatically accept most PC Cards.
However, some PC Cards, such as Zoomed Video cards, may require addi-
tional drivers. Refer to the PC Card's documentation.
Figure 33. PC Card
To install a PC Card:
1 . Flip open the PC Card door on the left
side of the system.
2 . Select a PC Card to install.
3 . Locate the PC Card slot in which you
wish to install the card. If y ou ar e i ns ta ll -
ing a Type III PC Card or Zoomed Video
card, it must be inserted into the
bottom slot.
4 . Slide the card into the chosen slot and
operate the device as recommended in
the PC Card's manual.
Figure 34. Installing a PC Card
To remove a PC Card:
1 . Click on the PC Card icon in the right corner of the task bar. A control
2 . Click on the screen and another screen appears stating it is safe to re-
3 . Press the appropriate eject button located to the left of the PC Card slot
You do not need to reboot the system when changing most cards because it
supports "hot-swapping." This means you can usually just exchange one
card for another. See your PC Card's documentation for further information.
screen appears.
move the device. Click OK.
and remove the card.
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