Sony PCG-R505DC - Manual (Page 104)

Frequently asked questions
How do I set the i.LINK ® network switch?
1. Disconnect your computer from the docking station.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station.
3. Set the i.LINK ® 1 network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip.
4. Connect the docking station to the computer.
5. Turn 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.
What do I do if the optical drive does not work when the docking station is fastened to my computer and is connected
to another computer via an i.LINK connection?
You may need to set the i.LINK ® network switch before the computer will detect the i.LINK connection.
1. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the docking station.
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Disconnect the computer from the docking station.
4. Set the i.LINK ® network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip.
5. Reconnect the docking station to the computer, and turn on the computer.
If you set the i.LINK ® network switch when the computer is turned on, the computer may malfunction.
Why did an error message appear when I correctly attempted to disconnect the docking station?
An error message may appear if a software application is open or a device is connected to the docking station. Close all
software applications that are in use and disconnect any devices. Try to disconnect the docking station again. If an error
message appears after doing these steps, contact Sony Customer Support.
How do I remove a disc from the optical drive?
To remove a disc from the optical drive, make sure the computer is turned on. If the computer is in a power saving mode
(Standby or Hibernate), the following instructions will not work.
1. Press any key to return to Normal mode.
2. Press the Eject button.
How can I open the optical drive tray if the Eject button does not work?
Your computer comes with a manual eject hole on the cover of the optical drive. Insert a thin, straight object (such as a
paper clip) into this hole to eject a disc.
1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may vary, depending on the
s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem, and c ompatible i.LI N K devic es . A ll produc ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with eac h other. Refer
to the doc umentation that c ame with your c ompatible i.LI N K devic e for information on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Before c onnec ting
c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating
c onditions .
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