Memory Cards; Write-Protection - Commodore Amiga A1200 User Manual

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Memory Cards
Write protect switch
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Figure 4-2. Inserting PCMCIA card
Unlike with other types of expansion devices, the A1200 allows the
safe insertion and removal of cards while it is turned on. While
such "live" insertion and removal should not cause physical damage,
some caution must be taken. Removing a card or card slot accessory
that is in use will interrupt its operation and almost certainly will
produce undesired or unexpected results, as noted in this chapter's
final section.
Memory Cards
Memory cards can function as expansion RAM or as disk-like
storage devices. You use the PrepCard utility, described in Chapter
10 of the Workbench User's Guide, to prepare memory cards for use
either as RAM or as a "card disk."
Write-Protection
Like floppy disks, memory cards can be write-protected. There is a
small switch on the edge of the card opposite the end that goes into