Tadpole VIPER, User Manual

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Using PCMCIA/CardBus cards
Your VIPER computer features one PCMCIA/CardBus
expansion socket designed to interface with either a Type
I or Type II PC card. This sophisticated innovation
allows you to expand and customize your VIPER comput-
er to meet a wide range of computing needs without sac-
rificing portability. PC cards accommodate a number of
expansion options. Memory cards, MODEMs, hard
disks, SCSI adapter, and network (LAN) adapters are just
a small sample of the PC card products available on
today's market.
Most PC cards are plug-and-play devices, i.e., they can
be inserted into the PCMCIA/CardBus expansion sockets
while the computer is powered on. However, this type of
hot insertion does not apply to all PC cards. Refer to the
documentation that came with your PC card for detailed
information on insertion and operation of PC cards.
Extended PC cards
An extended PC Card is longer than a standard PC Card.
When using extended PC Cards, follow these precau-
tions:
• Protect the exposed end of an installed card. If the end of the
card is struck, the system board may be damaged.
• Always remove an extended PC Card before packing your
notebook in its carry case.
Figure 3-7: PCMCIA/CardBus slot
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PCMCIA CardBus