- TOSHIBA Satellite A10 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Personal Computer
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- General Precautions
- Chapters
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
- Chapter 3 Getting Started
- Chapter 4 Operating Basics
- Chapter 5 The Keyboard
- Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes
- Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
- Chapter 8 Optional Devices
- Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
- Appendixes
- Glossary
- Index
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User's Manual
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OPTIONAL DEVICES
PC cards
The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one
5 mm Type II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by
TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards,
including PC card 16’s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards.
CardBus supports the new standard of 32-bit PC cards. The bus provides superior
performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission.
Inserting a PC card
The PC card connector is located on the left side of the computer.
Windows’ hot-install feature lets you install a PC card while the computer’s power
is on.
NOTE: Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby or
hibernation mode. Some cards might not work properly.
To install a PC card, follow the steps below.
1. Insert the PC card.
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.
Figure 8-1 Installing the PC card
After installing the card, refer to the card’s documentation and check the configura-
tion in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card.
PC CARD