NEC VX Laptop User Manual


 
Communicating with Your NEC Versa 6-5
Always insert the fax/modem card before using your fax/modem software application.
If you start the application before inserting the fax/modem card, the application
typically does not find the card.
Storage Cards
When you insert a memory or storage card in an NEC notebook computer, it appears as
a unique drive as long as the system has an available interrupt for the card.
Interface Cards
You can connect most Standard Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) devices
using the optional NEC PC card-SCSI card.
Other Cards
Many other kinds of PC cards are available for notebook computers. They include the
following cards:
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Global Positioning System (GPS) — enables the tracking of remote units (for
example, delivery trucks)
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Serial — adds an extra serial communications port
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Multimedia — combines animation and sound
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Audio — enables the use of sound (for example, in voice mail)
PC Card Slots
Your NEC Versa VX has two Cardbus slots for inserting two PC or Cardbus cards. The
slots support two Type II cards or one Type III PC card.
Using the system’s PC card slots, you can add optional PC cards and connect external
devices to your NEC Versa VX. These devices include peripheral devices, such as
modems, LAN cards, and storage cards.