Pc Card; Inserting A Pc Card - Toshiba TECRA M4 User Manual

Optional Devices

PC card

The computer is equipped with a PC card slot that can accommodate a
Type II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by
TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 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.
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PC cards can sometimes become hot during PC operation. Before you
remove a PC card always wait for it to cool. You could get burned
removing a hot PC card.
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Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot. Never allow metal objects,
such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard.
Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC
damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Inserting a PC card

The PC card slot is located on the left side of the computer.
Windows hot-install feature lets you insert PC cards while the computer's
power is on.
Do not insert a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation
mode. Some cards might not work properly.
To insert a PC card, follow the steps below:
1. Insert a PC card in the PC card slot.
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.
3. After inserting the PC card, refer to the PC card's documentation and
check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for
your PC card.
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PC card
Figure 8-1 Inserting the PC card
PC card slot
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