Toshiba Tecra A4 (PTA42) - Manual (Page 111)

User’s Manual 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
The PC card slot is located on the left side of the computer. You can install
one Type II card in the slot.
Windows’ 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.
Inserting the PC card
3. Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is
appropriate for your card.
Removing a PC card
To remove the PC card, follow the steps below.
1. In Windows
® XP, open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the sys-
tem tray and disable the PC card.
■ Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation
mode. Some cards might not work properly.
■ 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.
PC card
PC card slot