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Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices
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.
❑Check 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, turn off your notebook and all connected devices. Disconnect the devices that are not in use. Check the connections for each device, then restart your notebook.
✍You can purchase compatible i.LINK cables from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio), or by calling
My PC Card is not working.
❑Make sure the PC Card is installed properly.
❑Make sure the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®.
❑Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using.
❑If you are using two PC Cards, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using.
❑Make sure any necessary drivers were installed properly. See “Using Your Recovery CDs” for more information on using the drivers.
*i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con- nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before con- necting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a