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Hardware Upgrades
Obtaining Upgrades
To order or learn more about optional hardware upgrades and
accessories, visit the Compaq Web site at
http://www.compaq.com.
The hardware upgrade area is English-only. Or, refer to the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet,
included with the
notebook, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or
service provider.
For information about obtaining and installing software updates
and upgrades, see the
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
guide on
this CD.
Using PC Cards
A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform to
the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association (PCMCIA). The notebook supports
both Type I and Type II, 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.
PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound card, memory, storage,
and digital camera functions to the notebook. PC Smart Card
Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can add security.
Selecting a PC Card
One Type I or Type II PC Card can be used. A Type III PC Card is
not supported. (Type I, II, and III PC Cards vary by thickness,
with Type III being the thickest.)
Zoomed video cards are not supported.
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