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About the PCMCIA Update
Read this document to learn about the PCMCIA Update (version 1.0.1). It is a good idea to read this document now, and keep a copy handy for future reference.
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What is the PCMCIA Update?
Install the PCMCIA Update if you use a PC Card (PCMCIA) modem and the PowerBook PCMCIA Expansion Module (Model No. M2864 V1) and are experiencing performance problems. The PCMCIA Update can substantially increase modem driver performance when operating at speeds greater than 9600 bps. It also provides necessary compatibility and performance improvements when you use some 28.8 kbps modem cards.
The PCMCIA Update revises the modem driver software that is permanently stored inside the PowerBook PCMCIA Expansion Module. The software you received on the PowerBook PCMCIA Software disk provided with the module has not changed, so you do not need to reinstall it.
Installing the PCMCIA Update
To install the PCMCIA Update, you use the Updater program. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure your PCMCIA Expansion Module is installed in your PowerBook.
2. Remove all PC Cards from the PC Card slots.
3. Double-click the PCMCIA Updater icon.
4. Click Update when you are ready to update the module.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
5. Click Quit when the update is complete to Quit the Updater program.
6. Choose Shut Down from the Special Menu.
7. Restart your computer.
NOTE It is important that you shut down your computer first, and then restart (rather than choosing Restart from the Special Menu) for the PCMCIA Update to work properly.
You may want to make a note that you updated your module, since there is no way to tell if a module has been updated or not. (However, updating your module more than once should not damage it.)
Using DOS-formatted PC Cards
NOTE This section explains how to use DOS-formatted PC Cards in a PowerBook with PC Exchange installed. This information is not necessary for using the PCMCIA Update.
Most storage PC Cards are preformatted in a DOS format. PowerBook 500 series computers have the ability to use DOS-formatted cards because of the Macintosh PC Exchange software that ships with every PowerBook.
You need to use Macintosh PC Exchange version 2.0.2 or greater when using DOS-formatted PC Cards. (This version is included with System 7.5 or can be acquired by contacting the Apple Order Center at 1-800-769-2775 extension 5927.)
Installing a newer version of Macintosh PC Exchange
To install a newer version of Macintosh PC Exchange, follow these steps:
1. Drag the PC Exchange icon into the Control Panels folder of your System Folder.
2. Click OK to replace the older version of PC Exchange.
3. Restart your Macintosh.
Reformatting a DOS-formatted PC Card
Macintosh PC Exchange cannot be used to change the format of a PC Card from DOS to Mac OS, or from Mac OS to DOS. If you wish to change a DOS-formatted card to a Mac OS-formatted card, follow these steps:
1. Eject the card you want to reformat.
2. Turn PC Exchange off (open the PC Exchange control panel and select the Off option).
3. Reinsert the PC card.
You are prompted to reformat the PC card as a Macintosh volume. Once the PC Card is reformatted, you can turn PC Exchange back on from the control panel.
You cannot reformat a Mac OS-formatted PC card as a DOS-formatted PC Card with PC Exchange. To do so you need to use a DOS/Windows computer.
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