Troubleshooting the Docking Station

Computer on the Windows Security window.

(Windows 2000) If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window.

Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the notebook with the power button may result in data loss in files that are currently open.

Troubleshooting the Docking Station

I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station, when the docking station is connected to the notebook.

Follow these steps to set the i.LINK® network switch.

1Disconnect your notebook from the docking station.

2Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station.

3Set the i.LINK® network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side, with a thin pen tip.

4Connect the docking station to the notebook.

5Turn on your notebook.

Do not set the i.LINK network switch when the notebook is on. This causes the notebook to malfunction.

Set the i.LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station.

I cannot remove the disc.

You cannot remove the disc when the notebook is in power saving mode. Return to normal mode, then press the Eject button. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 34 for information on how to return to normal mode.

The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button.

Open the tray by inserting a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole.

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Sony PCG-R505DL, PCG-R505DSP, PCG-R505DSK service manual Troubleshooting the Docking Station, Cannot remove the disc

PCG-R505DSP, PCG-R505DSK, PCG-R505DL, PCG-R505DS specifications

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