Type Ii Cards; Type Ii Extended Cards; Type Iii Cards; Communication Cards - NEC VERSA VX Manual

Type II Cards

Type II cards have a thickness of 5.0 millimeters (mm). Type II cards are often storage
or communications devices such as battery backed Static Random Access Memory
(SRAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), Flash Memory, LAN, and Small Computer
System Interface (SCSI). Typical Type II cards include input/output (I/O) features such
as modems and LANs.

Type II Extended Cards

Many PC cards are Type II extended cards. The extended card has an additional
physical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size. The extension can
be as large as 40 mm deep by 9.65 mm high. This extension provides room for
additional electronics as well as a location for external connectors.

Type III Cards

Type III cards are thicker (10.5 mm) than Type II cards and allow no extensions. Type
III card uses include advanced function I/O cards with additional features such as
wireless modems, multimode cards (cards with more than one function such as a
combined modem and LAN card), and small hard drive storage.

Communication Cards

You can use both fax/modem and network PC cards with your NEC Versa. Here are
some suggestions to help you get the best system performance.
Note
local NECC dealer for availability information.
Network Cards — You can use a network card with your system to gain access to a
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local area network (LAN).
You can insert a network card in either slot.
Fax/Modem Cards — You can use a PC card modem with your system to
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communicate with others via fax, email, or connect to an online service or bulletin
board.
You can insert a fax/modem card in either slot.
Note
adapter approved for the local telephone system. Check with your local dealer for details
about purchasing this equipment.
6-4 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
If you are using this unit outside of the United States or Canada, contact a
Outside the U.S. and Canada, you might need a modem and telephone