Using PC Cards 9-5
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Beth Zanca Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 07/01/99 11:04 AM
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If you are running Windows 95, remove PC Cards when they are
not in use to conserve power, or turn off power to the PC Card
slots through Power Properties (click StartÅSettingsÅControl
PanelÅdouble-click PowerÅPower Properties).
If you are running Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0, remove
PC Cards when they are not in use to conserve power.
If you are operating the computer on a battery pack, disable
power to the PC Card slots to extend the battery life. PC Card
power will be conserved when the computer is in Suspend.
Zoomed Video
A zoomed video PC Card promotes higher overall system
performance for MPEG playback.
The computer supports Zoomed Video PC Cards under
Windows 95 and Windows 98. Windows NT 4.0 does not support
Zoomed Video.
Always insert a Zoomed Video card into the bottom PC Card slot.
Stopping a PC Card
If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, you should
always stop a PC Card before removing it from a PC Card slot.
There are two ways stop a PC Card:
IMPORTANT: Always stop a LAN, ATA, or SCSI card before
removing.
■ Click the PC Card icon in the notification area on the taskbar.
A list of PC Cards in the system appears. Click the PC Card
that you want to stop.
■ Click StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPC Card icon. Click
the PC Card that you want to stop.
When the message appears that it is safe to remove the card,
remove the PC Card.