Sony PCG-F409/K, User Manual

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Using Your Notebook Computer
Using PC Cards
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Using PC Cards
Your computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable
external devices.
To insert a PC card
Use the lower slot for PC type III cards.
Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. Gently push the card
into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector. The release button will then
come out. Pull the release button, then knock it down towards the slot.
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Some devices may not function properly if you repeat Returning to Normal Mode from System Suspend
Mode or System Hibernation mode.
The computer will return to its original state if you restart it.
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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 port.
Some PC cards may require that
you disable idle devices when
using the PC card. You can use
Sony Notebook Setup to disable
devices. See your Software guide,
in “Sony Notebook Setup” for
details.
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, remove the
software driver and then reinstall
it.
You may not be able to use some
PC cards or some functions within
the PC card with this computer.
You do not need to shut down the
computer before inserting or
removing a PC card.
To insert a PC Card Modem, refer
to the chapter “PC card modem”.
RELEASE button