About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot

Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a CompactFlash®/Microdrive media slot that supports CompactFlash and Microdrive media. For details on the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online Specifications sheet.

Inserting a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card

1.Insert a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card into the card slot.

Always insert the appropriate media card into the CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot for proper operation. Do not insert any other type of media card into the CompactFlash/Microdrive media slot.

Inserting a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card

2.If the media does not insert easily, remove it from the slot and verify that it is not upside-down or backwards. Carefully reinsert the media card, but do not force it into the slot.

Removing a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card

1.Press the media card eject button to release it from the media card slot. The media extends further, enabling you to grasp it.

Removing a CompactFlash or Microdrive media card

2.Remove the media card from the slot carefully.

Do not remove the media card while the media access indicator light is on. The media or its data may become damaged.

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