Sony VAIO PCG-FX390P, User Manual

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Using PC Cards
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5 Push the PC Card slot gently into the port. Your system automatically detects
the PC Card. The
Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar.
To remove a PC Card
If your notebook is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.
1 Double-click in the taskbar. The “Safely remove ... PC Card” dialog box
appears.
2 Click the dialog box. The message, “Safe to Remove Hardware” appears.
3 Click to close the message.
4 Push the Release button. The Release button pops out.
5 Push the Release button a second time. The PC Card pops out.
6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out of the slot.
7 Insert the PC Card slot protector into the empty slot.
Inserting a PC Card
Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins.
Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector
pins, but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the
notebook while the unit is being transported.
PC Card
Insert with the
arrow facing toward
the slot