Sony PCG-R505TL - Manual (Page 43)

Using PC Cards
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Do not choose a USB disk in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box, Sony
i.LINK CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or Sony i.LINK DVD-ROM drive.
(Windows Me only) If you choose to remove a USB disk, the internal Memory
Stick becomes disabled. Follow these steps to reactivate the USB disk:
1. Open the Start menu and select Settings then Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon to access the System Properties window.
3. Click the Device Manager tab then click the Refresh button.
4. In the “Stop a Hardware device” dialog box, confirm that the device can
be safely removed from the system.
If you removed a Sony i.LINK CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or Sony i.LINK
DVD-ROM drive by mistake, disconnect the docking station and reconnect it.
See “Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station” for details.
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In some cases, if your notebook alternates between normal power operation and
power saving mode while the PC card is inserted, the computer may not recognize the
connected device. In such a case, reboot your notebook to correct the problem.