Pc Cards; Installing A Pc Card - Toshiba PT831U-102T97 User Manual

PC cards

The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can
accommodate two 5 mm Type II cards or one 10.5 mm Type III card. Any
PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or
other vendor) can be installed. The slots support 16-bit PC cards,
including PC card 16's multifunction card and CardBus PC cards.
CardBus supports the new standard of 32-bit PC cards. The bus provides
superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data
transmission.

Installing a PC card

Two PC card connectors are located one above the other on the left side
of the computer. Both connectors are accessed from the same slot. You
can install two Type II cards, one in each connector, or one Type III card
in the bottom connector.
Windows' hot-install feature lets you install PC cards while the
computer's power is on.
Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation
mode. Some cards might not work properly.
An HDD or CD-ROM connected to a 16-bit PC card, might affect the
performance of the computer's sound system and data transmission,
including slower transmission speeds and dialling errors.
To install a PC card, follow the steps below.
1. Insert the PC card.
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.
Tecra S1 Series
Inserting the PC card
Optional Devices
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