Sony PCG-8491 Laptop User Manual


 
Using Your Notebook Computer
Using PC Cards
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide
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Using PC Cards
Your computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable
external devices.
The PC card slots can simultaneously accommodate two Type I, two Type II, or one Type III PC cards. These
slots are compatible with the Card Bus port.
Some PC cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC card. You can use Sony Notebook
Setup to disable devices. Please refer to“Sony Notebook Setup” in your Software Guide for details.
Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer.
If an “!” mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog, remove the software
driver and then reinstall it.
You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions within the PC card with this computer.
You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card.
To insert a PC Card Modem, please refer to the “PC card modem” section for details.
See the manual supplied with your PC card for more information on its use.