Using Pc Cards; Selecting A Pc Card; Configuring A Pc Card - HP Notebook Series Hardware Manual

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Using PC Cards

An optional PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to
conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The
notebook supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards,
which will vary by notebook model.
PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, memory, storage,
and digital camera functions to the notebook. PC Smart Card
Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can add security.

Selecting a PC Card

The type of PC card (Type I or Type II) to use in your notebook
varies by model. Zoomed video cards are not supported.

Configuring a PC Card

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CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers
provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you might not be able to use other
PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your
PC Card to install device drivers:
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Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services,
or enablers, that might also be supplied by the PC Card
manufacturer.
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Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
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