Using the CF Memory Card. Sony VAIO VGN-AW21Z, VGN-AW21ZR, VGN-AW21S

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Using Your VAIO Computer

Using the CF Memory Card

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

See the online specifications to find out whether your model is equipped with the CF memory card slot.

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Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major CF memory cards available as of September 2008. However, not all CF memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility.

CF memory cards with capacity of up to 16 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer.

The CF memory card slot on your computer does not support any wireless communication cards.

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Inserting a CF Memory Card

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

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

To insert a CF memory card

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Locate the CF memory card slot.

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Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out.

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Push the CF memory card release button a second time so that the slot protector pops out.

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

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

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

Do not force the card into the slot.

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If the memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction.

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Removing a CF Memory Card

Follow the steps below to remove the CF memory card while your computer is on. If it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly.

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Do not remove the CF memory card while the CF memory card indicator light is lit. If you do, you may lose data. Large volumes of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the CF memory card.

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

To remove a CF memory card

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Check that the CF memory card indicator light is unlit.

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Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out.

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Push the CF memory card release button a second time so that the CF memory card pops out.

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

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If the CF memory card release button is still out, push it back in all the way to the end.