
VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start
❑If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive, it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive. Verify the region code listed on the DVD package.
❑Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction. If this occurs, do not use it for at least 1 hour.
My optical drive tray does not open.
❑Make sure the notebook is turned on.
❑Press the Eject button on the optical drive.
❑If the Eject button does not work, open the tray by inserting a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the hole to the right of the Eject button.
I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears.
❑Verify that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected.
❑If you are using multiple i.LINK®* devices, the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation. In this case, proceed as follows:
1 Turn off your notebook and all connected devices.
2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use.
3 Ensure that all other devises are properly connected.
4 Restart your notebook.
My PC Card does not work.
❑Check that the PC Card is installed properly.
❑Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®.
❑Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using.
❑Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on page 55 for more information on installing the drivers.
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