Toshiba a10-s127 User Guide

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Exploring Your Options
Using PC Cards
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PC Card supporting software
PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software — a set 
of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and 
the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards 
while the computer is on) possible. 
The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services 
for your PC Card. Even if your PC Card comes with its own 
version of Card and Socket Services, you should use the files 
included in the operating system.
Inserting PC Cards
Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. Failure to 
do so may result in damage to components, such as cables, 
attached to your computer, or to the computer itself.
Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that 
comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before 
you insert it. 
To insert a PC Card:
1
Turn off the computer.
You may also hot swap a PC Card (see 
2
Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and 
carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into 
place.