Fujitsu P7230 P7230 User's Guide - Page 53
PC Cards, Inserting PC Cards, Removing PC Cards
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User Installable Features PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Figure 4-6 Inserting/Removing PC Cards PC Cards Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Type I and II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions. Some available PC Cards: ■ Local area network (LAN) cards ■ SCSI cards ■ Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card. INSERTING PC CARDS PC Cards are inserted in the PC Card slot. To insert a PC Card, follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-6) ■ Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook's shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook. ■ Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your LifeBook notebook, or both. When you receive your system, there may be a PC Card plug installed in the slot. This is designed to keep unwanted material out of the slot. Before installing a PC Card, be sure to remove the plug with the same procedure as outlined in "Removing PC Cards". Use the plug when a PC Card is not installed. 1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the insertion of your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be Off while inserting them. 2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards. 3. Insert your PC Card into the slot, with the product label facing up. 4. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in the opening. You will hear a click and the Eject button will pop away from your notebook. REMOVING PC CARDS To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps: Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure). 1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them. If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applications and shut down your notebook. 2. Push the PC Card eject button to the right. This will push the PC Card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card. If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do not pull the cable when removing the card. 43