Pc Card; Inserting A Pc Card - Toshiba tecra s3 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.
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.

Inserting a PC card

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 slot
Figure 8-1 Inserting the PC card
PC card
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