Using Your Notebook
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W
HAT IS
C
ARD
B
US
?
CardBus is the high-performance 32-bit PCI bus master interface from
PCMCIA. It runs up to 33MHz clock speed and operates at only 3.3V. Your
notebook computer incorporates the CardBus inside the PC card slot. Aside
from 3.3V CardBus PC cards, you can also insert 5V 16-bit PC cards that can
also be detected and used by your computer.
I
NSERTING AND
R
EMOVING A
PCMCIA C
ARD
Your computer includes hot swapping capability, that allows you to exchange
cards while the computer is turned on and start using it immediately.
Inserting PC Cards
To insert a PC card into the PCMCIA slot:
1. Locate the PC card slot cover on the left side of the computer.
2. Insert the side of the PC card with the 68-pin socket into the PC slot.
The face label of the card should also be facing up.
3. When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot, push firmly but
slowly, to ensure full connection with the computer. The PC card will be
detected and once the needed driver is installed, it will generate a beep
sound to indicate that the card is detected.
