Sony PCG-VX89P - Manual (Page 128)

VAIO Computer Quick Start
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Removing PC Cards
You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off. PC Cards draw power
from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not
you use the card.
If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source,
remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power.
To remove a PC Card while your computer is on
1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. The
Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears.
2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window, if it is not
already selected.
3 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears.
4 Make sure the PC Card is selected, and click OK. A message appears stating
it is safe to remove the hardware device.
5 Push the Release button. The Release button pops out.
6 Push the Release button a second time. The PC Card pops out.
7 Gently pull the card out of the slot.
Inserting a PC Card
PC Card
the slot
Arrow facing