Using PC Cards
NOTE:
Some PC cards require additional system resources. Before using such PC
card, you may have to free other system resources for the PC card.
Although some PC cards can be inserted and removed without turning
off the computer, you cannot remove or install PC cards during
Sleep/Standby mode.
Your computer has one or two PC card slots that support CardBus
specifications. The slots can accommodate a type II card. Typical type II cards
are flash memory, SRAM, modem, LAN, and SCSI cards.
To insert a PC card:
1. Locate the PC card slot on the left side of the computer.
2. Slide the PC card, with its label facing up, into the slot until the eject
button pops out.
3. When a new card is seated, the computer will detect it and try to install
the appropriate driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
process.
To remove a PC card:
1. Double-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon (
Vista/Windows 7 or
and the Safely Remove Hardware window appears on screen.
for Windows XP) found on the Windows taskbar
Eject button
for Windows
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