3-3 PC Cards. Optima Centoris G200N, G200N SERIES

3. Using Your Notebook PC

3-3 PC Cards

Your notebook PC supports Type I, Type II and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of PC Card you install. You can install one PC Card at a time in your notebook PC.

• Some available PC Cards:

• Fax/data modem cards (Type II).

• Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II).

• IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II).

• SCSI cards (Type II).

• Wireless LAN (802.11b) cards (Type II)

• Hard Drive (ATA) cards (Type III).

• Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards.

For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.

3-3-1 INSTALLING PC CARDS

PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install a PC Card(s), follow these easy steps:

WARNING

POINT

Installing or removing a PC Card(s) during your notebook PC’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook PC.

Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your notebook PC, or both.

You may be required to log on as an Administrator or a member of the Administrator’s Group to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card.

Some PC Cards may require your notebook PC to be Off while installing them.

2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see

3-3-2 Removing PC Cards.

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3. Using Your Notebook PC

3. If either of the eject buttons is extended, press it in until it clicks.

4. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product label facing up.

5. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

3-3-2 REMOVING PC CARDS

To remove a PC Card(s), follow these easy steps:

1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some

PC Cards may require your notebook PC to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them.

CAUTION

Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure.)

POINT

If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applications and shut down your notebook. Once your notebook PC has been shut down, you must turn Off the power using the power switch.

2. Unlock the PC Card from the slot by first pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out.

3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook PC. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

CAUTION

If the PC Card(s) has an external connector and cable,

do not pull the cable when removing the card.

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