Sony PCG-VX88 - Manual (Page 23)

To insert PC card
You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card.
1. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up.
Inserting PC Card
2. Gently push the PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the port and the release button pops out.
Do not force a PC Card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins.
When a PC Card is inserted, do not place your computer in a bag or case. Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage
your computer.
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 computer while the unit is being transported.
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