User manual SONY VAIO VGC-RA104

[. . . ] N Hardware Guide V G C - R A s e r i e s ( P C V- 1 1 5 6 ) nN 1 Hardware Guide Read this first Read this first Notice © 2004 Sony Corporation. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. [. . . ] Its advanced features include a high transfer rate for fast copy/ download and a high storage capacity. This slot cannot be use anything except for writing and reading memory cards or storage device cards. Some CompactFlash cards may require you to disable idle devices during use. You may not be able to use some of the card's features with this computer. Your system may run into serious problems if; you remove the card or turn the computer off while the card is in use. your working environment contains high electrical activity. When not is use, always put the CompactFlash card in its case to avoid high electrical effects. nN 35 Hardware Guide Using your VAIO computer Inserting a CompactFlash card Simply insert the card gently into the card slot. The card is automatically detected by your system and will appear with its own icon under My Computer. Do not force a CompactFlash card into the slot. If you have difficulty inserting a CompactFlash card, check that you are inserting the card in the correct direction. See the manual supplied with your card for more information on use. Removing a CompactFlash card To remove a CompactFlash card, proceed as follows: 1 2 Make sure the card is not in use and the indicator is not lit. Push the card in to release it, and then pull it out. If you remove the CompactFlash card from the computer when it is still in use, unsaved data may be lost. Always back up important data. nN 36 Hardware Guide Using your VAIO computer About Secure Digital cards The Secure Digital (SD) card is a small, high-capacity data storage media card. The Secure digital card slot is exclusively for the use of SD cards and Multi Media cards. Please do not insert other memory cards. Inserting a Secure Digital card To insert the SD card, proceed as follows: 1 2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot. Push the card in until it clicks into place. The card is automatically detected by your system and will appear with its own icon under My Computer. Do not force the SD card into the slot. If you have difficulty with it, check that you are inserting the card in the correct direction. See the manual supplied with your card for more information on use. Removing a Secure Digital card To remove an SD card, proceed as follows: 1 2 Make sure the card is not in use and the indicator is not lit. Push the card in to release it, and then pull it out. If you remove the SD card from the computer when it is still in use, unsaved data may be lost. Always back up important data. Troubleshooting memory cards Check the write-protect switch on your Memory Stick. If it is set to on, you cannot write or delete data on the card. nN 37 Hardware Guide Using your VAIO computer About PC Cards Your VAIO desktop has a PC Card slot on the front panel that supports Type I or Type II PC Cards. PC Cards allow you to interconnect with portable external devices. Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows: 1 2 Open the bottom panel on the front of your VAIO. Insert the PC Card gently into the PC Card slot with the label and the arrow facing upwards. The PC Card is automatically detected by your system and the Safely Remove Hardware icon 3 appears in the taskbar. Close the cover flap (unless the PC Card peripheral prevents it). Picture may vary from actual configuration. [. . . ] If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the centre out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. nN 64 Hardware Guide Precautions On handling Memory Sticks Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects. Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label. [. . . ]