system to correct the problem. The computer will return to its original state if you restart it. Using your notebook 39 nN Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on. If it is not removed correctly, your system may not work properly. If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 6. To remove a PC Card, proceed as follows: 1 Double- click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears, confirming the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. Sony Notebook User Guide The Safely Remove Hardware message appears. 6 Click the Close button . 7 Press the PC Card release button. The PC Card release button ejects. 8 Press the PC Card release button. The PC Card pops out. . If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on, your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before. While the card is inserted, your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode. It may enter Standby mode. It is recommended that you remove the card before you manually enter Hibernate mode by pressing the + keys, and if it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power. Some PC Cards or their functions be compatible with this computer. Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide 40 nN Using the Memory Stick™ Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick™. The Memory Stick ™ is a compact, portable, and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is removable, it can be used for external data storage. Use the flash memory technology to download anything that can be converted into digital data, such as pictures, music, words, sounds, movies and photographs. Foreseen as the universal data storage device of the future, the Memory Stick™ can already be used with an ever-increasing range of compatible products, including: . Audio systems . Visual devices . VAIO products . CLIE handhelds . Mobile phones. There are currently two different types of Memory Stick™ : . The generic Memory Stick™, coloured blue. . The MagicGate Memory Stick ™ , coloured white. . You can purchase Memory Sticks ™ from the Sony Style website ( or from your local Sony dealer. Why Memory Stick™ Sony's vision is to expand the world of communication, promoting the portability of digital data. The Memory Stick™ is the resulting medium, through which digital devices can be instantly connected. With it, you can download data from any compatible device, then transfer it to another in a single and instant transfer. Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide 41 nN The main advantages of the Memory Stick™ are its: . Compactness: with dimensions of just 21.5 mm (W) x 2.8 mm (H) x 50 mm (D), compatible products can also be small, lightweight and attractive in their design. . Capacity: Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk. . Security: its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure. . Versatility: memory capacity ranges from 4MB up to 128MB ( the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks) . . Reliability: by way of protecting the hardware and its contents, the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins. This, and the overall robust structure of the stick, gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices. . Durability: the same Memory Stick™ can be used tens of thousands of times. . Forward compatibility: the Memory Stick's™ current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks ™. The future of Memory Stick™ Memory Stick's™ potential is virtually unlimited, with the number of compatible products increasing rapidly in both personal and professional spheres. The introduction of the 256 MB and 512 MB Memory Stick™ is anticipated in 2002, and a 1 gigabyte capacity Memory Stick™ is expected in 2003. Additionally, the native transfer speed of the Memory Stick ™ will be increased to accommodate the increasing capacity. By the end of 2002, Memory Stick's ™ transfer speed will be increased by eight times to a maximum of 20MB/sec. Using your notebook 42 nN Generic Memory Stick™ The original Memory Stick ™ , blue in colour, can be used to record image data taken with digital still cameras, etc. or data from the PC. With it, you can record, play back and transfer various kinds of data at any given time. Sony Notebook User Guide Because it is easy to remove and transport safely, you can use Memory Stick™ anywhere by inserting it into any compatible device to transfer and share the information you have saved. For you, this means you can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios: . With your still digital camera, share your hol...
