Toshiba Equium M100 (PSMA8) - Manual (Page 104)

User’s Manual 8-2
Optional Devices
PC Card
The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can
accommodate one 5mm Type II card. Any PC Card that meets industry
standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed.
The slots support 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.
Installing a PC card
One PC Card connector is located on the left side of the computer.
The computer's hot-install feature lets you install PC Cards while the
computer's power is on.
To install a PC Card, follow the steps below.
1. Insert the PC Card.
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.
Installing a PC card
After installing the card, refer to the card's documentation and check the
configuration in Windows ® to make sure it is appropriate for your card.
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.
Do not install a PC Card while the computer is in Standby Mode or
Hibernation Mode as some cards might not work properly.