Toshiba Tecra M9 PTM91C-TG509C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 63

Optional devices, Cards/memory, Peripheral devices, Other, Inserting a PC Card

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Hardware, Utilities and Options Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility. This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices: Cards/memory ■ PC Card ■ SD/SDHC Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card) ■ Additional memory module Peripheral devices ■ Hard disk drive pack ■ Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor ■ USB FDD Kit ■ External monitor ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) ■ Serial port ■ TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator Other ■ Security lock PC Card The computer is equipped with a single PC Card slot that can accommodate a Type II format card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards, either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor, can be installed as the slot supports 16-bit PC Cards and 32-bit CardBus cards. For reference, CardBus supports the newer standard of 32-bit PC Cards and provides superior performance for the greater demands of applications such as multimedia data transmission. PC Cards can sometimes become hot during computer 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 The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert PC Cards while the computer is turned on. Do not insert a PC Card while the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly. To insert a PC Card, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the side of the computer. User's Manual 3-12

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User’s Manual
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Hardware, Utilities and Options
Optional devices
Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility.
This section describes the connection or installation of the following
devices:
Cards/memory
PC Card
SD/SDHC Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card)
Additional memory module
Peripheral devices
Hard disk drive pack
Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor
USB FDD Kit
External monitor
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Serial port
TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator
Other
Security lock
PC Card
The computer is equipped with a single PC Card slot that can
accommodate a Type II format card. Any PC Card that meets industry
standards, either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor, can be
installed as the slot supports 16-bit PC Cards and 32-bit CardBus cards.
For reference, CardBus supports the newer standard of 32-bit PC Cards
and provides superior performance for the greater demands of applications
such as multimedia data transmission.
Inserting a PC Card
The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert PC Cards while the
computer is turned on.
To insert a PC Card, follow the steps as detailed below:
1.
Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the side of the computer.
PC Cards can sometimes become hot during computer operation. Before
you remove a PC Card always wait for it to cool. You could get burned
removing a hot PC Card.
Do not insert a PC Card while the computer is in Sleep Mode or
Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly.