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Using the SD Memory Card

Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.

Before you use the SD memory card

The SD memory card slot on your computer can accommodate the following memory cards:

❑ SD memory card

❑ SDHC memory card

For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

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to visit the

appropriate support web site.

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To insert an SD memory card

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Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the SD memory card slot. Remove the slot protector before you use the slot.

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Locate the SD memory card slot.

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Push the SD memory card slot protector so that the protector pops out.

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Gently take hold of the SD memory card slot protector and pull it out of the slot.

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Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot.

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Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place.

Do not force the card into the slot.

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When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time, you may be prompted to install driver software. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot.

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To remove an SD memory card

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Insert the SD memory card slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using the SD memory card. Before moving your computer, be sure to insert the SD memory card slot protector into the slot.

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Locate the SD memory card slot.

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Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit.

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Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.

The SD memory card ejects.

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Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.

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Notes on Using Memory Cards

General notes on using the memory card

❑ Be sure to use memory cards that are compliant with the standards supported by your computer.

❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do not force the memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly.

❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot. Do not force it in or out of the slot.

❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may lose data.

❑ Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer.

Notes on using the SD memory card

❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of September 2009.

However, not all memory cards are guaranteed of compatibility.

❑ SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer.

❑ The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card.