Sony PCG-R505ELK - Manual (Page 169)

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.
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