Pc Cards; Installing A Pc Card - Toshiba TECRA A4 User Manual

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PC cards

The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate
one 5 mm Type II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufac-
tured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slots support 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 supe-
rior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission.

Installing a PC card

The PC card slot is located on the left side of the computer. You can install one
Type II card in the slot.
Windows' hot-install feature lets you install PC cards while the computer's
power is on.
NOTES: 1. Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby
or hibernation mode. Some cards might not work properly.
2. An HDD or CD-ROM connected to a 16-bit PC card, might
affect the performance of the computer's sound system and
data transmission, including slower transmission speeds
and dialing errors.
To install a PC card, follow the steps below.
1. Insert the PC card.
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.
PC
CARD
3. Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appro-
priate for your card.
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Figure 8-1 Inserting the PC card
PC
CARD SLOT