Hardware Guide 8–1
8
Hardware Upgrades
To order or learn more about hardware upgrades and accessories,
visit the Compaq Web site at
http://www.compaq.com,
or refer to
Worldwide Telephone Numbers, included with the computer, to
contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
For information about obtaining and installing software updates
and upgrades, refer on this CD to the Maintenance, Shipping and
Travel guide, “How to Get Information, Updates and Help”
section. If you prefer a printed version of this section, refer to the
“How to Get Information, Updates and Help” section of the
printed Getting Started guide, included with the computer.
Adding and Using PC Cards
A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform
to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association (PCMCIA). The computer
supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.
Selecting a PC Card slot
PC Cards are classified as Type I, Type II, and Type III. The 3
types are about the same length and width, but vary in thickness.
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Type I and Type II PC Cards can be used in the top or
bottom PC Card slot singly or in any combination.
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A Type III PC Card can be used only in the bottom
PC Card slot.
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Zoomed video PC Cards are not supported in either slot.
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