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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