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Using Cards
NOTE: Electrical and electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). If a substantial
ESD occurs, the device may reset and the device software may attempt to reinitialize a connection. If the
software is not operational after an ESD occurrence, restart the modem software program.
Card Types
PC Cards
See "PC Card" on page 151 for information on supported PC Cards.
NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device.
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.
ExpressCards
See "PC Card" on page 151 for information on supported ExpressCards.
NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.
ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory,
wired and wireless network communications (including Mobile Broadband network [also known as
WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. To use an
ExpressCard in the PC Card slot, you must use an adapter (optional).
Smart Cards
Smart cards provide valuable tools for security, data storage, and special programs (see "Smart
Card" on page 71).
Card Blanks
Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the card slots. Blanks protect unused slots
from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no card is installed in the slots; blanks
from other computers may not fit your computer.
To remove a blank, see "Removing a Card or Blank" on page 69.