Sony PCG-V505 series User Manual
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Using your VAIO computer
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Using PC Cards
Your computer includes one or two PC Card slots (depending on your model). PC Cards allow you to connect
portable external devices. Please see your printed Specifications sheet to see if your computer has one or
two PC Card slots.
portable external devices. Please see your printed Specifications sheet to see if your computer has one or
two PC Card slots.
You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC Card.
Inserting a PC Card
To insert a PC Card, proceed as follows:
1
Insert the PC Card into one of the PC Card slots with the front label facing upwards.
2
Gently push the PC Card slot into the connector.
The PC Card is automatically detected by your system.
The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system tray.
The PC Card is automatically detected by your system.
The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system tray.
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Some devices may not function properly if you repeat returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode.
The computer will return to its original state if you restart it.
Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card. You can use Sony computer Setup to disable devices.
Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.