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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

❑ SDXC memory card

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

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appropriate support web site.

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To insert an SD memory card

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Locate the SD memory card slot.

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Hold the SD memory card with the arrow 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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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.

❑ Do not insert more than one memory card into the slot. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media.

Notes on using the SD memory card

❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of January 2011.

However, not all memory cards are guaranteed of compatibility.

❑ SD memory cards (up to 2 GB), SDHC memory cards (up to 32 GB), and SDXC memory cards (up to 64 GB) have been tested and found compatible with your computer.

❑ Some types of SD memory cards, for example ones with the UHS (Ultra High Speed data transfer feature), may become extremely hot due to continuous access to the memory cards. In such a case, wait for a while before removing the memory card until it cools down.