Compaq Armada e500 - Notebook PC Quick Reference Manual page 101

2. With the label side up, insert the 68-pin connector side of the
PC Card into the PC Card slot, pushing gently until firmly
seated.
If you are running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
Professional and your computer is on, the computer automatically
configures a plug and play card and most other PC Cards. If the
computer is turned off or in Suspend, a card is not configured until
you turn on the computer or exit Suspend.
Windows NT 4.0 is not a plug and play operating system at this
time. If you are running Windows NT 4.0, the computer
configures a card only when it is on at the time the PC Card is
inserted into the PC Card slot. The computer only recognizes that
a PC Card has been removed if the PC Card slot is empty when the
computer is powered on or the PC Card slot is empty at startup.
After the computer has configured the card, the computer beeps
twice to indicate that the card is ready for use.
IMPORTANT:
may be necessary to perform an initial setup procedure. For
example, a new storage card may need to be formatted, or a new
network card may need drivers installed. For detailed information
on setup procedures for various network PC Cards, refer to the
instructions provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
9-2 Using PC Cards
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal
pressure when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot.
After the PC Card has been inserted and configured, it