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Working with PC Cards
By installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your portable
computer similar to those found on add-in boards for desktop
computers. Available PC Cards include:
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Input/output, such as modem, network, pager, video
capture, and SCSI cards.
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Storage, such as hard drive cards.
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Combo cards, such as a combination modem and
network card.
Your computer includes the following PC Card support:
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Two PC-Card slots: You can install Type I, II, or III cards
in the slots. Type III cards are thicker than Types I and II.
If you install a Type III card in the bottom slot, you
cannot install a card in the top slot.
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CardBus hardware and software: CardBus enables the
computer to use 32-bit PC Cards. Windows 95 supports
32-bit and 16-bit PC Cards.
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Zoomed video: The bottom PC Card slot and the video
chip on your computer support zoomed video. When
you install a zoom video PC Card in the bottom slot, data
can be transferred directly from the PC Card to video
and audio systems without going through the
microprocessor. Video conferencing and real-time
multimedia devices, such as video cameras, are
supported by zoom video.
The following sections tell you how to work with PC Cards in
Windows 95.
Maintaining PC Cards
To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines:
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Keep cards away from excessive heat, direct sunlight,
and liquids.
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Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling.
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