55CHAPTER 4Using Expansion FeaturesYour handheld provides an expansion card slot that enables you to add additionalsoftware applications, memory, and peripherals. You can also use a special kind ofexpansion card that allows you to back up your data when it is inconvenient toperform a HotSync ® operation.NOTE Battery life may vary depending on the expansion cards used.Your handheld is also equipped with a universal connector so that you can easilyattach and use peripheral hardware devices, such as a modem, portable keyboard,or a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. For information about theinstallation and operation of hardware devices, please refer to the documentationthat accompanies each device.Inserting an expansion card1. Hold your handheld securely.2. Insert the card into the expansion card slot, following the direction indicated bythe expansion card icon on the back panel of your handheld.3. Use your thumb to push the card into the expansion slot. When you feel the cardlock and hear the audible system sound (if sound is on), the card is properlyseated within the slot.Card icon
