Toshiba satallite pro 6000 series c6602-1001m1 Manual De Usuario
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Learning the Basics
Using PC Cards
Using PC Cards
Using PC Cards
TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards,
check the package to make sure they conform to the
PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with
your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set
up and use.
check the package to make sure they conform to the
PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with
your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set
up and use.
For information on inserting or removing a PC Card, see
Hot swapping
With PC Cards, you can replace one PC Card with another while
the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping.”
the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping.”
Hot swapping precautions
Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, remember not to
remove a card while it is in use. Otherwise, you could lose
valuable information. For example:
remove a card while it is in use. Otherwise, you could lose
valuable information. For example:
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Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing
it.
it.
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Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a
network.
network.
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Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices
connected to it are operating.
connected to it are operating.
Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the PC Card
(PCMCIA) icon on the task bar. After the PC Card is stopped, it is
safe to remove.
(PCMCIA) icon on the task bar. After the PC Card is stopped, it is
safe to remove.