6-4 Communicating with Your NEC VersaType II CardsType II cards have a thickness of 5.0 millimeters (mm). Type II cards are often storageor communications devices such as battery backed Static Random Access Memory(SRAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), Flash Memory, LAN, and Small ComputerSystem Interface (SCSI). Typical Type II cards include input/output (I/O) features suchas modems and LANs.Type II Extended CardsMany PC cards are Type II extended cards. The extended card has an additionalphysical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size. The extension canbe as large as 40 mm deep by 9.65 mm high. This extension provides room foradditional electronics as well as a location for external connectors.Type III CardsType III cards are thicker (10.5 mm) than Type II cards and allow no extensions. TypeIII card uses include advanced function I/O cards with additional features such aswireless modems, multimode cards (cards with more than one function such as acombined modem and LAN card), and small hard drive storage.Communication CardsYou can use both fax/modem and network PC cards with your NEC Versa. Here aresome suggestions to help you get the best system performance.Note If you are using this unit outside of the United States or Canada, contact alocal NECC dealer for availability information.! Network Cards — You can use a network card with your system to gain access to alocal area network (LAN).You can insert a network card in either slot.! Fax/Modem Cards — You can use a PC card modem with your system tocommunicate with others via fax, email, or connect to an online service or bulletinboard.You can insert a fax/modem card in either slot.Note Outside the U.S. and Canada, you might need a modem and telephoneadapter approved for the local telephone system. Check with your local dealer for detailsabout purchasing this equipment.
