User's Manual

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User-Installable Features
Figure 4-6. Installing/Removing PC Cards
PC Cards
Your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC supports Type I, II,
and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of
functions.
Some available PC Cards include:
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Fax/data modem cards.
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Local area network (LAN) cards.
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IDE solid-state disk cards.
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SCSI cards.
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Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or
CardBus standards.
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Optional SmartCard adapter
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your PC Card.
INSTALLING PC CARDS
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install a
PC Card, follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-6)
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards
may require your Tablet PC to be Off while
installing 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.
REMOVING PC CARDS
To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps:
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require
your Tablet PC to be in Standby Mode or Off while
removing them
.
2. Push the Eject button until it pops out, and then
push it in to eject the card. This will allow you to
remove the card.
SMART CARD READER
An embedded Smart Card Reader is provided on your
Tablet PC. Smart Cards are the same size and shape as
credit cards, but they contain an integrated micropro-
cessor chip. The chip can hold a variety of information,
and provides the user with many possible options, such
as allowing them to make secure purchases, pay for
phone calls, store security information, and provide
identification and information.
In order to use the embedded Smart Card Reader, you
must purchase an optional Smart Card holder for instal-
lation into an available Type II PC Card slot.
Eject Buttons
PC Card Slots
PC Card
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Installing or removing a PC Card during
your Tablet PC’s shutdown or bootup
process may damage the card and/or
your Tablet PC.
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Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if
there is water or any other substance on
the card as you may permanently dam-
age the card, your Tablet PC, or both.
If the dialog box states that the device
can’t be removed, you must save all open
files, close any open applications and shut
down your Tablet PC.
If the PC Card has an external connector
and cable, do not pull the cable when
removing the card.
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