Using cards, Card types, Pc cards – Dell Latitude D630C (Late 2008) User Manual

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Using Cards

Using Cards

NOTE:

Electrical and electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge

(ESD). If a substantial ESD occurs, the device may reset and the device software

may attempt to reinitialize a connection. If the software is not operational after an

ESD occurrence, restart the modem software program.

Card Types

PC Cards

See "PC Card" on page 184 for information on supported PC Cards.

NOTE:

A PC Card is not a bootable device.

The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II

card. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards.

"Type" of card refers to its thickness, not its functionality.

ExpressCards

See "PC Card" on page 184 for information on supported ExpressCards.

NOTE:

An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.

ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way

to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including Mobile

Broadband network [also known as WWAN] communications), multimedia,

and security features to your computer. To use an ExpressCard in the PC Card

slot, you must use an adapter (optional).

Smart Cards

Smart cards provide valuable tools for security, data storage, and special