Toshiba TECRA R10 Laptop User Manual


 
User’s Manual 3-18
Hardware, Utilities and Options
Smart Card
A Smart Card is a credit card sized plastic card. An extremely thin
integrated circuit (IC chip) is embedded into the card on which information
can be recorded. These cards can be used for a wide variety of
applications including telephone related and electronic monetary payments.
This section contains information on the proper use of the Smart Card slot,
and it is strongly recommended that you read it before operating the
computer.
Some models are equipped with a Smart Card slot.
Inserting a Smart Card
The Smart Card slot is located on the right side of the computer. The
Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert a Smart Card while the
computer is turned on.
To install a Smart Card, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Insert the Smart Card into the Smart Card slot with the metal
connectors facing up.
2. Press the Smart Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made. The
computer will identify the Smart Card and display an icon in the
Windows Taskbar.
Figure 3-3 Inserting a Smart Card
Your computer supports ISO7816-3 asynchronous cards (support
protocols are T=0 and T=1) with a working voltage of 5V.
When inserting a Smart Card into the Smart Card slot, make sure to
confirm that the card is oriented correctly before inserting.
Insert the Smart Card until it reaches the end of the Smart Card slot.
There will be about 2cm of the Smart Card sticking out of the Smart
Card slot. Do not attempt to insert it further.
Always remove the Smart Card from the Smart Card slot before moving
the computer.
Remove the Smart Card after use.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the computer
and/or damage to the Smart Card.
Smart Card