Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs during operation of the product, refer to the information provided in this section. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For contact information, see “Getting Help” (page 16). Also refer to the instruction manual or online manual provided with your personal computer.

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Symptom

Cause/Action

 

 

 

The connected device is not

Disconnect the USB connector of this product, wait for a few seconds,

detected by the personal

 

then reconnect it. See “Disconnecting the product” (page 7).

computer. The device does not

The product does not function without the connection of an AC

run properly.

 

adapter. Connect the AC adapter, then connect to the personal

 

 

computer.

 

The product and the personal computer may not be correctly

 

 

connected by the USB cable. Refer to “Connecting to the personal

 

 

computer” (page 6) for the product’s connection method.

 

The display or network driver has not yet been installed.

 

 

The devices will not function unless the necessary drivers are installed

 

 

from the supplied installation CD. Refer to “Installing the supplied

 

 

software” (page 5).

 

The product is connected to a personal computer that is not

 

 

compatible.

 

 

Check the specifications of compatible personal computers.

 

 

 

An error message was

When physically disconnecting a mass storage device, the

displayed when I disconnected

 

disconnection operation is also necessary on Windows.

the USB cable.

Exit any software used for a USB device (s) connected to the personal

 

 

computer through this product, and then disconnect the product.

The personal computer’s

To reset the USB interface, turn off the personal computer and

behaviour is not stable.

 

disconnect the USB cable. Refer to “Disconnecting the product” (page

 

 

7). The USB interface is designed to be used with multiple devices, but

 

 

the stability of the function depends on the combination of the

 

 

connected devices. In such a case, disconnect the USB devices that are

 

 

not in use. For details on how to disconnect the USB devices, refer to

 

 

the instructions of each device.

 

The product is connected to a personal computer that is not

 

 

compatible.

 

 

Check the specifications of compatible personal computers.

 

The product is connected to an external USB hub (connector).

 

 

Connect to a USB connector of the personal computer itself.

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