Before turning the OmniBook off, you must close all files and applications that are open to a PC card. Otherwise, you can lose data. Caution Do not install Card Services or Socket Services software if it comes with your PC card. The OmniBook includes Card Services and Socket Services, which automatically notice and adapt to PC cards you install in the upper and lower card slots. Different versions of this software will disrupt this support. This section shows how to • Insert a PC card into the upper or lower card slot. • Remove a PC card. • View or change information about installed cards. • Prepare a data storage card. • Set up an I/O card.
To insert a PC card The OmniBook card slots support the PC Card Standard, type II and III cards. The computer automatically detects and sets up a PC card when you insert it in a card slot. Hint The upper card slot is the most convenient for a plug-in card that you want to remove easily or often. The lower card slot is better for a plug-in card that you don’t want to remove accidentally. If the card has an external connection, make sure it’s accessible through the cutout in the tray. To insert a card in the upper slot • Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot, then slide it into the slot until it won’t go any further.
The card should be about flush with the case. To insert a card in the lower slot 34