Sony VAIO VAIO Notebook Computer User Manual page 21

6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out.
Do not choose a USB disk or a Sony i.LINK optical drive in the Stop a Hardware
device dialog box.
If you removed a Sony i.LINK optical drive by mistake, disconnect the docking
station and reconnect it. See "Disconnecting the notebook from the docking
station" for more information.
In some cases, if your notebook alternates between normal power operation and
power saving mode while the PC Card is inserted, the notebook may not recognize the
connected device. In such a case, reboot your notebook to correct the problem.
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