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Using PC Cards
PC Card Types
The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The PC Card slot
supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. "Type" of card refers to its thickness, not
its functionality.
NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device.
See "Appendix" on page 67 for information on supported PC Cards.
Extended PC Cards
An extended PC Card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is longer than a standard PC Card
and extends outside the computer. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards:
• Protect the exposed end of an installed card. Striking the end of the card can damage the
system board.
• Always remove an extended PC Card before you pack the computer in its carrying case.
Installing a PC Card
You can install a PC Card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer
automatically detects the card.
PC Cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end
to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not
clear, see the documentation that came with the card.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
To install a PC Card:
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Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the card
facing up.