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Sony P C V- L X 2 Using PC Cards, Inserting a PC Card, portable external devices, To insert a PC Card, proceed as follows:, The PC Card is automatically detected by your system

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	Guide		29
	Guide	Using PC Cards
	User	Using PC Cards
	User	Your VAIO computer has a PC Card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC Cards. PC Cards allow you to connect

	Desktop	portable external devices.
	Desktop	Inserting a PC Card
		Inserting a PC Card
	VAIO	To insert a PC Card, proceed as follows:
	VAIO	1 Slide the front panel cover in the direction of the arrow to open it.

	Sony	2 Insert the PC Card gently into the PC Card slot, as shown.
	Sony	The PC Card is automatically detected by your system.
		The PC Card is automatically detected by your system.
		The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the taskbar.
			You do not need to shut down your computer when
			inserting a PC Card.
			Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when
			using the PC Card.
			You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions
			of the PC Card with this computer.
			Make sure you 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.
			Do not force a PC Card into the slot. It may damage the
			connector pins. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card,
			check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct
			direction. See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more
			information on use.

For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted, you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. Reboot your system to correct the problem.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Trademarks ENERGY STAR® Environmental information Safety information Owner's record Warnings Audio/video equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Connectivity Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines Regulatory information Disposing of batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation 2The Software Guide: About the Software Using Video software Managing audio files with SonicStage Using Imaging software Your Sony VAIO desktop and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Position and viewing angle of the monitor Furniture and posture Lighting Ventilation – And finally – Using your VAIO desktop Locating controls and connectors Front panel Back panel LCD overview Adjusting the viewing angle Starting your computer Shutting down your computer Using the keyboard Page Page Combinations and functions with the Windows® key Combinations and functions with the Fn key Indicators Using programmable power keys (PPK) Using the mouse Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive outwards. Use the small hinges to secure the disc 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Using the CD-RWfunction Using the DVD function Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Page Using Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ the logo printed on it a protruding dot located on the back MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick™ compatible devices Compatible devices Other: Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Using power saving modes Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Use the power button: Quickly press the power button on the front of the main unit The computer goes into Hibernate mode, the computer turns off Press the Standby button on the keyboard Operation returns to the same state as before Using the modem Using the correct phone plug Connecting peripheral devices Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device Connecting a USB printer Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO computers Connecting to a network (LAN) Getting help Sony's support options Printed documentation supplied with your VAIO desktop Online user guides preinstalled on your computer Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software <F9 Get Default Values Load default configuration now Yes <Enter End Task Restart My computer or software program is not responding To end the application that has stopped responding, proceed as follows: 1 Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete Not responding 4 Select End Task again About the display Control Panel 2Click Appearance and Themes, and then Taskbar and Start Menu Taskbar and Start Menu Properties 1From the Start menu, select Appearance and Themes, and then Control Panel Display About CDs and floppy disks I cannot play a DVD-ROM code is listed on the packaging of the disc playing certain DVDs when it is activated Appearance and Themes Display – Settings to 1024 x 768 using 32-bitcolour My USB floppy disk drive cannot save to disk protected Check that the floppy disk is properly inserted into the USB drive Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD-ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again About sound About the modem About peripherals 2Click the Device Manager tab Refresh 1Go to Control Panel, then the Printers and other hardware icon Mouse Mouse Properties Buttons Switch primary and secondary buttons About i.LINK™ devices Precautions Adding and removing memory damage performing the procedure protects the module from ESD Removing a memory module Page Adding or changing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory Other precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using the power source On handling your computer Page On handling floppy disks On handling compact discs On handling the Memory Stick™ Specifications Page Specifications are subject to change without notice Glossary