Toshiba A50 - Manual (Page 134)

User’s Manual 8-2
Optional Devices
PC Card
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 insert PC Cards while the computer’s
power is on.
To insert a PC Card, follow the steps below.
1. Insert the PC Card.
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.
Inserting the PC Card
After inserting the card, refer to the card’s documentation and check the
configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card.
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Do not insert a PC Card while the computer is in standby or Hibernation
Mode. Some cards might not work properly.
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A hard disk drives or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM connected to a 16-bit PC
Card, might affect the performance of the computer’s sound system
and data transmission, including slower transmission speeds and
dialing errors.
PC Card