User's Manual

Chapter 2 — Getting Started

The PC Card Slot

The PC card slot can be used as an interface between your computer and

a variety of communications devices, such as network adapters, SCSI

adapters, fax/modems, or provide additional data storage capacity. Your

computer's PC card slot supports PCMCIA Type II, 32-bit CardBus, and

Zoomed Video cards.

Installing a Card

1. The top side of a PC card is usually

identified with a label. Insert the

card into the slot with the label side

up and the edge with pinhole

contacts going in first.

2. Insert the card into the slot. You will

feel some resistance as the card

slides into the back of the slot.

3. PC cards require drivers, or a program that allows the operating

system to use a specific device. Many drivers are included with

Windows, but if not, you will be prompted to install the driver included

with your card.

4. The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation. A

single beep means that there was a problem recognizing the card.

Note: Please read the instructions included with

individual PC cards. Some cards may be inserted

with power on, while others require that the

computer be turned off.

Removing a Card

1. If a card is in use, you must shut down the card before removing it.

Or you can click the PCMCIA icon on the right side of the taskbar,

then click Stop.

2. Press the eject button on the card slot to release the button.

3. Press again to release the card.

Slide the card into the slot.

Push the button to eject the card.