
8–4 Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2
Hardware Options and Upgrades
Using a PC Card
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
PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.
PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, storage, wireless
communication, or digital camera functions to the notebook.
Selecting a PC Card
A Type I or Type II PC Card can be used. Zoomed video cards are
not supported.
Configuring a PC Card
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CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers
provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other
PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with
your PC Card to install device drivers:
■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services,
or enablers, that may also be supplied by the PC Card
manufacturer.
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