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SECTION 2
3. PC Cards
Cautions on Handling
CAUTION
BREAKDOWN
A PC card comprises parts that are extremely vulnerable to static electricity and can
even be destroyed by the amount of static electricity that can build up on a human
body. Before handling the PC card, touch your hands to something metal and
discharge any static electricity.
In order to prevent damage, please observe the following points carefully when using
PC cards.
Do not leave PC cards in locations with high temperatures or that are subject to
direct sunlight.
Do not subject PC cards to strong mechanical shock.
Do not place heavy objects on top of PC cards.
Be careful not to let coffee or any other liquid get on a PC card.
When storing a PC card, always place it in its special case.
Critical Point
Some communication PC cards can only be used one at a time. You can check this in the
manual that comes with the PC card.
Some LAN cards may not work with this computer. Also, some modem cards may not work
with the modem-equipped models of this computer.
This computer only supports PC cards running at 3.3 V or 5 V. It does not support PC cards
that run at 12 V.
Loading PC Cards
This section explains how to load a PC card.
WARNING
INJURY
Do not stick your fingers in the PC card slot while loading a PC card. This can cause
injury.
Critical Point
Regardless of the operating system, there are some PC cards that require that the power be
cut off before they are loaded and some PC cards that require installation of the device
driver. Check this in the manual for the PC card.
For Windows 2000, the PC card slot numbers displayed on the operating system screen
differ from the PC card slot numbers on the status display LCD.
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