Using Your Notebook Computer
Using PC Cards
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide
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To insert a PC card
Insertthe PC c ardin to the PC card slot, front label facing up. Gently push thecard into
the slot until the card is fixed into the connector. The Release button will then come
out.
Do not force a card into the slot. It m ay damage the connector pins. If you h ave difficulty inserting a card,
check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation. See the manual supplied with your PC card
for more information on use.
For some PC cards, if you alternate between norm al power operation and the system susp end or system
hibernation 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 corr ect the problem.
While the card is inserted, your computer may not enter the System Hibernation power management mode. It
may enter the System Suspend mode. It is recommended to remove the card when your computer enters the
System Hibernation mode by pressing Fn + F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel utility, and when i t is set to
enter the System Hibernation mode automatically while using a battery as the source of power.
Insert in the direction of the arrow