SECTION 2
1. Using a PC Card
Cautions in Using a PC Card
CAUTION
BREAKAGE
A PC card is composed of static-sensitive parts, and it is easily broken by static dis-
charged from a human body. Before touching a PC card, always touch an appropriate
metal object to discharge static from your body.
To avoid damage, take the following precautions when using PC cards.
• Do not place PC cards in a hot place or where they will be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Be careful not to shock PC cards
• Do not put a heavy object on top of a PC card.
• Be careful not to spill coffee or any other liquid on a PC card.
• Keep PC cards in their cases whenever they are not in use.
Supported PC Cards
Your computer supports PC Card Standard-compliant Type I, Type II and Type III PC cards,
which include, for example, the following:
• SCSI Card
This type of PC card is needed to connect a storage device, such as an SCSI-compliant hard
disk or MO (magneto-optical) drive, to your computer.
Critical Point
Two PC cards may not be used at the same time with your computer, depending on the type
of PC card used. For more information, refer to the documentation supplied with your PC
card.
Your computer does not support PC cards with a rated voltage of 12V.
Some types of PC cards cannot be inserted in the upper PC card slot.
Preparing Necessary Items
PC Card
Prepare a PC card that meets your needs.
Some PC cards come with a CD or floppy disk that contains their respective
PC Card driver
drivers.
Instruction Manual
Setup procedures vary from PC card to PC card. So, read the documentation
for PC card
supplied with your PC card before starting its setup.
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