topic FLASH MEMORY CARD in PCs & Accessories

FLASH MEMORY CARD

Hedgehog — Sat, 05 Jun 2004 20:41:16 GMT

I've recently bought a PCVRS322 vaio, when I use the flash memory slot to view and download pics from my digital camera, all's well until I remove it, using the 'safely remove hardware' facility. Having safely removed the card, all three of the card slot drives disappear from 'My Computer' as does the safely remove hardware faciltiy from the system tray. If I want to view the card again, or indeed another, I have to reboot the machine, (which is very annoying) on order to access those slots, also on reboot the 'safely remove hardware' icon reappears in the systray. Does anyone have any ideas, please?

Re: FLASH MEMORY CARD

robpaxton — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 11:04:35 GMT

Don't use the 'safely remove hardware' option - this will remove the device, not the card.

Just remove the card when you are sure it is not being accessed.

Re: FLASH MEMORY CARD

kee-lo_ — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 15:25:58 GMT

Yes, check for a light to show there is activity.
When it's all stopped, take it out.

Safely remove hardware powers down the hardware and makes it available for removal - mainly for USB related gear.

Re: FLASH MEMORY CARD

Hedgehog — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 18:52:36 GMT

Thank you for your advice, I did wonder that but was afraid I'd corrupt the card. First time I've posted, glad I did!

Re: FLASH MEMORY CARD

kee-lo_ — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 18:58:28 GMT

No problem, it is very confusing isn't it?

Re: FLASH MEMORY CARD

robpaxton — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 19:56:39 GMT

No problem - don't forget to come back