Twinhead International Corporation R15GN Manuel D’Utilisation

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Getting Started 
 
 
The PC Card Slot 
The PC card slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a variety of communications 
devices, such as network adapters, SCSI adapters, fax/modems, or provide additional data storage 
capacity. Your computer's PC card slot
 
supports PCMCIA Type II and 32-bit CardBus cards. 
 
Installing a Card 
1.  The top side of a PC card is 
usually identified with a label. 
Insert the card into the slot with 
the label side up and the edge 
with pinhole contacts going in 
first. 
2.  Insert the card into the slot. You 
will feel some resistance as the 
card slides into the back of the 
slot. 
 
 
3.  PC cards require drivers, or a program that allows the operating 
system to use a specific device. Many drivers are included with 
Windows, but if not, you will be prompted to install the driver 
included with your card. 
4.  The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation. A 
single beep means that there was a problem recognizing the card. 
Slide the card 
into the slot. 
Push the button to 
eject the card. 
Push t
eject th
 
 
Note: Please read the instructions included with 
individual PC cards. Some cards may be inserted 
with power on, while others require that the 
computer be turned off. 
Removing a Card 
1.  If a card is in use, you must shut down the card before removing it. Or you can click the PCMCIA 
icon on the right side of the taskbar, then click Stop.  
2.  Press the eject button on the card slot to release the button.  
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