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be installed to enable battery back-up. If battery back-up is not desired (for storage, etc.) then
remove the battery connector from P1.
Note: The double sided adhesive tape that is included with the battery pack
itself is not used for installing the pack in the unit and may be
discarded.
PC Card (PCMCIA) Installation
Two general purpose PC Card (PCMCIA) slots are provided on the computer. The top slot
(slot 1) supports one type I, II or III card for installing a hard disk, wireless network adapter,
modem or other device. The bottom slot (slot 0) accepts one type I or II card and is intended
for holding a memory card loaded with DOS for boot up and other system software.
Systemsoft
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PCMCIA card and socket service software is already installed on the SRAM
card supplied in units shipped in starter kits. This software allows the computer to configure
and recognize the PC Cards installed in the slots. For more information on this software see
the FMT 3000 software and SystemSoft manuals.
Some PC Cards, such as network cards, sound cards and others come with proprietary
drivers. If one of these type of devices is being installed, also install secondary drivers and
make alterations to the “CONFIG.SYS” and possibly “AUTOEXEC.BAT” files. Follow the
instructions in the manual for the particular card to implement the required changes.
When a PC Card is physically installed or removed, power to the unit should first be turned
OFF. Although “hot swapping” (when power is on) of cards is allowed when card and socket
services are installed, it is not recommended because of the damage risk posed to other
components when the case is open.
A PC Card retainer block is provided on the main board to prevent cards from becoming
loosened because of vibration or shock. A single screw secures the L-shaped retainer block
in place. Remove the retainer before inserting a new card or removing an existing one.
Always re-install the PC Card retainer when finished inserting or removing cards into or from
any one of the slots.
If both the unit’s PCMCIA slots are used with bootable type card devices (a memory card or
a PCMCIA hard drive for example), the card present in “slot 0” (the lower slot) is used first
to boot from. If only one card is used in the system, the bootable card may be installed in
either PCMCIA slot.