7 Click Close. 8 Press the PC Card release button so that it pops out. 9 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card. 10 Gently grasp the card and pull it out. 11 If the PC Card release button is still out, push the PC Card release button in the notebook. Using your notebook . If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when this is still turned on, your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before. 47 nNBefore you remove the PC Card, click the PC Card icon in the taskbar and close the card. Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card. Otherwise, data may be lost. Sony Notebook User Guide While the card is inserted, your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode. It may enter Standby mode. It is recommended to remove the card when your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing + keys, and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with this computer. Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide Using Memory Stick™ The Memory Stick ™ is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. 48 nNBecause it is removable, it can be used for external data storage. . You need an optional PC Card adapter to use this function. When the Memory Stick ™ erasure prevention switch is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased. You can enjoy still images that you have recorded with a Memory Stick compatible video camera recorder or a digital still camera. Before using Memory Sticks ™ , you should back up important data. To avoid damaging data: - Do not remove a Memory Stick ™ or turn off the power while the access light is on. - Do not use Memory Sticks ™ in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise. - Do not touch the Memory Stick ™ connector with your finger or metallic objects. - Do not attach labels other than the supplied label of a Memory Stick ™ . - Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to Memory Sticks ™ . - Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks ™ . - Do not allow Memory Sticks ™ to get wet. - Do not use or store Memory Sticks ™ in a location that is subject to: - Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun - Direct sunlight To prolong the life of Memory Sticks ™ , use the supplied storage case. Inserting a Memory Stick ™ To insert a Memory Stick ™ , proceed as follows: 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device, insert the Memory Stick ™ (1) into the optional PC Card adapter (2). Using your notebook 2 Push the release button. The release button pops out. 3 Push the release button. 49 nN The PC Card slot comes out. 4 Pull the PC Card slot out of the connector. 5 Insert the PC Card adapter into the connector ( 3) on your computer ( label facing up) and push it gently. 6 The Memory Stick ™ is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive, under the apprioriate letter ( depending on the configuration of your computer) . When your Memory Stick™ is detected, the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar. Sony Notebook User Guide ! Hold the Memory Stick ™ with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick ™ , do not force the Memory Stick™ into the slot if it does not insert smoothly. Removing a Memory Stick ™ To remove a Memory Stick ™ , 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. Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide 3 Click Stop. 4 In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box, confirm that the device can be safely removed from the 50 nNsystem. 5 Click OK. You get the message that it is safe to remove the device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close. 8 Press the PC Card release button so that it pops out. 9 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card. 10 Gently grasp the card and pull it out. . Always remove the Memory Stick™ gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly. It is recommended to remove the Memory Stick ™ before shutting down the computer. Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide Using the modem Your notebook is equipped with an internal modem. You need to connect a phone line to take advantage 51 nNof online services and the Internet, to register your computer and software online, and to contact VAIO- Link. To connect a phone line, proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the phone cable (1) into the phone line jack on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack ( 2) . . A country-specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO notebook, allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack. We recommend you to use the supplied plug, because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality. Your computer cannot be connect...
