User`s guide

PCMCIA Cards and Expansion Sockets Chapter Two - System Features
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Using PCMCIA Cards
The PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) is a
widely accepted industry standard that defines the design and operation of PC
cards. PC cards that conform to the PCMCIA standard are plug-and-play devices,
which means that they can be inserted into the PCMCIA expansion sockets while
the computer is powered on. This type of hot insertion does not apply to all PC
cards. Refer to the documentation that came with your PC card for detailed
information on the operation of PC cards.
Inserting a PCMCIA Card
When properly configured, the computer will emit a medium tone followed by a
high tone when a PC card is inserted. When you eject a card, the computer will
emit a high tone followed by a medium tone. You can insert and remove a PC
card whether the computer is turned on or off.
1. Hold the PCMCIA card with the label side up and the connector side toward
the socket.
2. Align the card connectors with the appropriate socket and carefully slide the
card into the socket until it locks into place. The system will beep once to
indicate that it has detected the PC card.
3. The Eject buttons are located next to each slot on the right. Note that there are
two Eject buttons, one per slot. To remove a PC card push the respective Eject
button, the button will pop out, push the button again to eject the PCMCIA. The
upper button will eject a Type II PCMCIA card from the upper socket. The
lower button will eject a Type II or Type III PCMCIA card from the lower socket.
Then remove the card and store it properly.