Toshiba A50 Personal Computer User Manual


 
User’s Manual 8-2
Optional Devices
PC Card
The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can
accommodate one 5 mm 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 connector 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 drives or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM connected to a 16-bit PC
Card, might affect the performance of the computer’s sound system
and data transmission, including slower transmission speeds and
dialing errors.
PC Card