Dell Precision M2300 User Manual

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Back to Contents PageUsing CardsDell Precision™ M2300 User's GuideCard TypesInstalling a PC Card or ExpressCardRemoving a Card or BlankCard TypesPC CardsSee PC Card/ExpressCard for information on supported PC Cards.The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards."Type" of card refers to its thickness, not its functionality.ExpressCardsSee PC Card/ExpressCard for information on supported ExpressCards.ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (includingMobile Broadband network [also known as WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. To use an ExpressCard in the PCCard slot, you must use an adapter (optional).Smart CardsSmart cards provide valuable tools for security, data storage, and special programs (see Smart Card).Card BlanksYour computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the card slots. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use whenno card is installed in the slots; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.To remove a blank, see Removing a Card or Blank.Extended CardsAn extended PC Card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. Follow theseprecautions when using extended PC Cards:l Protect the exposed end of an installed card. Striking the end of the card can damage the system board.l Always remove an extended PC Card before you pack the computer in its carrying case.Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardYou can install a PC Card or ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.PC Cards and ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards arekeyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.NOTE: Electrical and electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). If a substantial ESD occurs, the device may reset and the devicesoftware may attempt to reinitialize a connection. If the software is not operational after an ESD occurrence, restart the modem software program.NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device.NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.