Sony Notebook User Guide
Using your notebook
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Using PC Cards
Your computer includes two PC C ard slots (1-2). PC Cards allow yo u to connect portable external dev ices.

Inserting a PC Card

To insert a PC Card, proceed as follows:
1Insert the PC Card into one of the PC Card slots front label facing up.
2Gently push the PC Card slot into the connector.
The PC Card is automatically detected by your system.
The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the system tray.
Some devices may not function properly if you repeat Returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode.
The computer will ret urn to its origin al state if you r estart it.
The PC Card slots can accommodate (at the same time) two Type I, two Type II or one Type III PC Card. These slots are compatible with Card Bus ports.
Use the lower slot for PC Type III cards.
Some PC Cards may require you to disable i dle devices when using the PC Card. You can use S ony Notebook Setup to disable dev ices.
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, rem ove the software driver and then reinstall it.