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SECTION 2
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Cautions in using a PC card
CAUTION
BREAKAGE
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A PC card is composed of static-sensitive parts, and it is easily broken by static
discharged from a human body. Before touching a PC card, always touch an
appropriate metal object to discharge static from your body.
To avoid damage, take the following precautions when using PC cards.
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Do not place PC cards in a hot place or where they will be exposed to direct sunlight.
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Be careful not to shock PC cards
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Do not put a heavy object on top of a PC card.
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Be careful not to spill coffee or any other liquid on a PC card.
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Keep PC cards in their cases whenever they are not in use.
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Supported PC cards
Your computer supports PC Card Standard-compliant Type I and Type II PC cards, which include,
for example, the following:
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Adopter card
This type of PC card is needed to insert a smart media designed for digital cameras into
your PC card slot to capture images into your computer.
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SCSI Card
This type of PC card is needed to connect a storage device, such as an SCSI-compliant
hard disk or MO (magneto-optical) drive, to your computer.
Critical Points
Your computer does not support PC cards with a rated voltage of 12V.
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Preparing necessary items
PC card
PC card driver
Instruction manual for
PC card
Prepare a PC card that meets your need.
Some PC cards come with a CD or floppy disk that contains their
respective drivers.
Setup procedures vary from PC card to PC card. So, read the
documentation supplied with your PC card before starting its setup.
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