Sony PCG-R505JEK - Manual (Page 21)

Using PC Cards
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6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out.
Do not choose a USB disk or a Sony i.LINK optical drive in the Stop a Hardware
device dialog box.
If you removed a Sony i.LINK optical drive by mistake, disconnect the docking
station and reconnect it. See “Disconnecting the notebook from the docking
station” for more information.
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In some cases, if your notebook alternates between normal power operation and
power saving mode while the PC Card is inserted, the notebook may not recognize the
connected device. In such a case, reboot your notebook to correct the problem.