Sony VAIO PCG-R505GCP, User Manual

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VAIO Computer Quick Start
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Troubleshooting the Docking Station
How do I set the i.LINK® network switch?
1 Turn off your computer.
2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station.
3 Disconnect your computer from the docking station.
4 Move the i.LINK®
*
network switch on the bottom of the docking station to
the unmarked side using a thin pen tip.
5 Connect the docking station to the computer.
6 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 Turn off the computer.
2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the docking station.
3 Disconnect the computer from the docking station.
4 Move the i.LINK® network switch on the bottom of the docking station to
the unmarked side Using a thin pen tip.
5 Reconnect the docking station to the computer.
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If you move the i.LINK® network switch when the computer is on, the computer
may malfunction.
* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications,
operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection
may not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your
compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection.
Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as CD-RW or
hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating
conditions.