Task

Inserting/Removing SD Memory Cards

Your VAIO 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.

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

SD memory card

SDHC memory card

SDXC memory card

To insert an SD memory card

Locate the SD memory card slot.

Hint

The SD slot on your computer also works as a “Memory Stick” slot.

Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot, and carefully slide it into the slot until it clicks into place.

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

Note

Be careful not to insert an SD memory card with wrong orientation. If you force it into the slot upside down, the slot may be damaged. Refer to the manual that came with the SD memory card for more information.

The SD memory card icon will not appear in the Computer window until you insert the card into the slot.

Hint

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.

While data is being read from or written to the SD memory card, the media access indicator light is on.

To remove an SD memory card

Locate the SD memory card slot.

Hint

The SD slot on your computer also works as a “Memory Stick” slot.

Check that the media access indicator light is off.

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

Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.