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Inserting a PCMCIA Card
The computer will emit a medium tone followed by a high tone when a PC card is
inserted. When you eject a card, the computer will emit a high tone followed by a
medium tone. You can insert and remove a PC card whether the computer is turned
On or Off .
Follow these instructions to insert a PCMCIA card:
1 1 . .
2 2 . .
Hold the PCMCIA card with the arrow side up and the connector side toward
the socket.
Align the card connectors with the socket and carefully slide into the socket until
it locks into place. The system will beep once to indicate that it has detected the
PC card.
To remove a PC card push the eject button, the button will pop out, push the button
again to eject the PCMCIA.
When inserting a Type II PC card, make sure the connector is inserted
in the socket. Before ejecting a PC card, ensure that it is not being
accessed by the System.
For example, if the message “Write protect error writing Drive x” is
displayed, the user has to change the write protect switch setting on
the memory card. To change the switch setting, (a) eject the card, (b)
change the switch setting, and (c) re-insert the card.
Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before
servicing or disassembling this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire,
use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
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