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Connecting PC Cards

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Making Connections Connecting PC Cards Connecting PC Cards CAUTION The two PC card slots are available for storing data and expanding communication capabilities. Your computer supports standard Type I, II, and III PC cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). You can use one slot or both. Do not remove a PC card while the computer is reading or writing data. If you do, you could lose data, or the computer could stop responding. To insert a PC card 1. Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot. 2. Slide the PC card into the upper or lower slot until it is flush with the computer. To remove a PC card 1. Stop the PC card: • Double-click on the PC card icon in the lower right of your screen. • In PC Card Properties, select the PC card you want to stop. • Click Stop. 2. Flip the eject button out, so that it sticks out from the side of the computer. 3. Press the eject button and pull out the PC card. Reference Guide 63

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Making Connections
Connecting PC Cards
Reference Guide
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Connecting PC Cards
The two PC card slots are available for storing data and expanding communication
capabilities. Your computer supports standard Type I, II, and III PC cards (PCMCIA and
CardBus). You can use one slot or both.
CAUTION
Do not remove a PC card while the computer is reading or writing data. If you do, you
could lose data, or the computer could stop responding.
To insert a PC card
1.
Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot.
2.
Slide the PC card into the upper or lower slot until it is flush with the computer.
To remove a PC card
1.
Stop the PC card:
Double-click on the PC card icon in the lower right of your screen.
In PC Card Properties, select the PC card you want to stop.
Click Stop.
2.
Flip the eject button out, so that it sticks out from the side of the computer.
3.
Press the eject button and pull out the PC card.