User manual SONY VAIO VGC-LV250J/S

[. . . ] Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. In the manual, the TM or ® marks are not specified. [. . . ] Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write-protection. (On the 128 MB Memory Stick, move the tab up or down. ) When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the memory card. When the erasure prevention switch is on, data can be read from but not saved on the memory card. LOCK LOCK LOCK This image does not apply to the 128 MB Memory Stick, which has a vertical lock. SmartMedia locks may also differ. Using your VAIO computer Hardware Guide nN 35 Using CompactFlash cards Your VAIO desktop has a CompactFlash slot that supports Type I or Type II cards. CompactFlash is a removable mass storage device. And is used to interconnect digital cameras, digital music players, desktop computers, handheld PCs, personal communicators, Palm PCs, digital voice recorders and photo printers. 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. Using your VAIO computer Hardware Guide nN 36 Inserting a CompactFlash card Simply insert the card gently into the card slot. If an "!" mark appears next to the PC Card device, remove the software driver and then reinstall it from the installation CD that accompanies the PC Card. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted, you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognised. Reboot your system to correct the problem. 3 Using your VAIO computer Hardware Guide nN 40 Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on. If it is not removed properly, your system may crash and unsaved data may be lost. If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7. To remove a PC Card, proceed as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Close any applications that are using the PC Card. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears. In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box, select the device and confirm that it can be safely removed from the system. [. . . ] Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinning agents, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc. For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out. 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. [. . . ]