1-16 Overview of the Versa Note
Modem Port
The modem port provides a reserve jack for installing an internal modem with
RJ-11 jack. The internal modem is a 56Kbps-fax/data/voice PCI modem and
supports the latest V.90 standard. Only one module can be fitted in and is not
user upgradable. The internal module is found just underneath the palm-rest
panel. Remove the palm-rest panel and check if there is one inserted on the
rightmost socket.
CPU Fan Exhaust
The exhaust vent allows the CPU fan inside to emit the heat out of the notebook
and keep it within operating temperature.
PCMCIA Slot Compartment
The PCMCIA slot compartment houses two card slots that support two
PCMCIA Type II cards at the same time or one Type III card. The notebook
uses a CardBus PCMCIA controller that supports 5V and 3V 32-bit CardBus
and 16-bit PC cards including cards with Zoomed Video (ZV) function like
MPEG PC cards. Refer to Chapter 2 on how to configure and setup the
PCMCIA controller of the notebook.
The PCMCIA slot compartment comes with sliding doors so you can directly
insert the PC card. If you are using a Type III card, insert the Type III card into
the lower slot.
To remove the inserted PC card, slightly push the button found on the left side
of the PC slot to release the eject button. Then push it again to release the PC
card. The upper left button releases the card on the top slot while the lower left
button releases the card on the bottom slot. When the PC card has moved out a
space out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out.
CAUTION
Do not force the PC card into the PCMCIA slot as you may
damage the connector pins in the slot.
For ZV-function PC cards, insert only into the upper slot. The
bottom slot does not support these cards.
For full functionality of PC cards, always ask for the latest
driver from your PCMCIA card dealer or download it from
their Internet web site.
For network PC cards, first disable the device under the PC
Card properties of Windows 95/98 Control Panel. Otherwise,
this may cause system problems.
When using two PC cards at the same time, it is
recommended to disable the COM2 port (IR) in the BIOS
Setup to free up IRQ resource space.