Toshiba Satellite Pro L100 (PSLA1) - Manual (Page 124)

8-2 User’s Manual
Optional Devices
PC card
The computer is equipped with a PC Card slot that can accommodate one
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 slot 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.
■ Do not insert a PC Card while the computer is in standby or Hibernation
Mode. Some cards might not work properly.
■ A hard disk drive or optical media drive connected to a 16-bit PC Card
might affect the performance of the computer’s sound system and
modem data transmission, including slower transmission speeds and
dialing errors.
PC Card