Toshiba Equium A80 - Manual (Page 132)

Toshiba A80 8-2
Optional Devices
PC cards
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
slots support 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.
Installing a PC card
One PC card connector is located on the left side of the computer. The
computer's hot-install feature lets you install PC cards while the computer's
power is on.
To install a PC card, follow the steps below.
1. Insert the PC card.
2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection.
Installing a PC card
After installing the card, refer to the card's documentation and check the
configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card.
■ Furthermore, an HDD or CD-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.
Do not install a PC card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation
mode. Some cards might not work properly.