Sony R505 manual Troubleshooting the Docking Station

VAIO® Computer User Guide

Troubleshooting the Docking Station

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

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

1Disconnect your computer 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 computer.

5Turn on your computer.

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

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

I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station, when the docking station is connected to the computer and the computer is connected to another computer via an i.LINK connection.

Set the i.LINK® network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked side. See “If your computer is connected to the docking station” for more information.

*i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper- ating 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 compati- ble i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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