H3 - to remove a pc card while your computer is on, H3 - notes on pc cards – Sony PCG-VX88 User Manual

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To remove a PC Card while your computer is on

Failure to follow this procedure may result in a malfunction.

1

Before disconnecting this drive, close all active applications to help prevent
data loss.

2

Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware

icon in the taskbar. The

Safely Remove Hardware window appears.

3

In the Hardware devices box, select the appropriate PC Card name if it is not
already selected, and click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window
appears.

4

Make sure the appropriate PC Card name is selected, and click OK. A
message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware.

5

Press the Release button. The PC Card pops out.

6

Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out.

Notes on PC Cards

For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and
the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is
inserted, you may find that a device connected to your system is not
recognized. Restart your system to correct the problem.

Release Button

Release
Button

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