Sony PCG-R505GL - Manual (Page 113)

Connecting the Docking Station
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4 Connect the docking station to the computer.
5 Turn on your computer.
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.
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.
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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.
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If you set the i.LINK® network switch when the computer is turned on, the
computer may malfunction.