Sony PCG-V505 series User Manual

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Using your VAIO computer
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Click OK.
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Click Close.
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Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out.
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Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out.
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Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot.
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If the PC Card release button is still out, push it back in to close the front panel cover.
If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on, your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before.
Before you remove the PC Card, click the PC Card icon in the taskbar and close the card. Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing 
the card. Otherwise, data may be lost.
While the card is inserted, your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode. It may enter Standby mode. It is recommended 
that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the <Fn>+<F12> keys or by using the PowerPanel Utility, and 
when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power.
Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with this computer.
Troubleshooting PC Cards
My PC Card is not working
Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows.
Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using.