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Some devices may not function propertly 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 Notebook Setup to disable devices.
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 box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it.
You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card.
Do not force a PC Card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you are inserting the PC
Card in the correct direction. See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use.
For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted,
you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. Reboot your system to correct the problem.
Removing a PC Card
Follow the steps below to remove the PC card while your computer is on. If it is not removed properly, your
system may not work properly. When your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7.
To remove a PC Card, proceed as follows:
1
Double-click the
Unplug or Eject Hardware
icon in the taskbar.
The dialog box
Unplug or Eject Hardware
appears.
2
Select the hardware you want to unplug.
3
Click
Stop
.
4
In the
Stop a Hardware device
dialog box, confirm that the device can be safely removed from the
system.
5
Click
OK
.
You get the message that it is safe to remove the device.
6
Click
OK
.
7
Click
Close
.
