Sony PCG-F450, PCG-F430 manual Using PC Cards, To insert a PC card

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Using PC Cards

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Using PC Cards

Your computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to connect a network.

✍The PC card slots can accommodate two Type I or two Type II PC cards, or one Type III PC card. These slots are compatible with Card Bus.

Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card. You can use

Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the online document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook Computer for details.

Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer.

If an “!” mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it.

You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions of the PC card with this computer.

To insert a PC card

Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards.

✍You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card.

1 Pull the PC card release button out from the computer and push it in toward the computer.

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Contents Page Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Adding Memory Welcome FeaturesUnpacking Your Notebook Computer ManualsVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Recovery CDsSoftware CDs OtherPage Front Locating Controls and ConnectorsLeft Locating Controls and Connectors RightBack Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerConnecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator MeaningBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerKey Description Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyLight Off IndicatorsUsing the Keyboard Indicator FunctionCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature FunctionUsing the Keyboard Combinations Feature Function Action Description Using the TouchpadTo remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To insert a disketteTo reinsert the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM Using the DVD-ROMTo insert a disc To play DVD-ROMs Close the tray by pushing it gentlyTo play a DVD in Normal Display Mode Using the DVD-ROM Playing a DVDTo display wallpaper while playing a DVD Using PC Cards Using PC CardsTo insert a PC card Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card Using PC Cards To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect Using Infrared Communication Devices Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with another computer Infrared port Approximately 15 degrees Using Power-Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Idle Mode To activate System Hibernation mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Suspend modeUsing a Second Battery Pack Using a Second Battery PackTo insert a second battery pack Page Arrow 2 Release lever Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever To attach the weight saver Using the Weight SaverUsing the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone LineConnecting the Port Replicator Connecting the Port ReplicatorPort replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever Connecting a Printer Connecting a PrinterTo connect a printer To connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayTo connect a projector Press Result Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To select a displayConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone To connect a digital still camera Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial DeviceConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderTo connect a digital video camera recorder To connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceMy computer does not start TroubleshootingVaio Notebook Computer User Guide My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingMy computer locks up My software program locks up or crashesVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot play a CD-ROM Cannot play a DVD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click My microphone does not workMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not workCannot print Troubleshooting My computer does not shut downMy PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudPower Management Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareUsing the System Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery and Application Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM driveTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsAbout the Software on Your Computer About the Software on Your ComputerDVgate Still Microsoft Outlook Express Smart Capture About Your Recovery CDs About Your Recovery CDsFor Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications CorporationQuicken Basic Intuit Inc Page Adding Memory To remove a memory module Typical expansion memory configurationTo install a memory module Adding MemoryTo view the amount of memory Mpeg SpecificationsLimited Warranty SpecificationsPage Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide USB