Frequently Asked Questions - Sony PCG-R505GCK Primary User Manual

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Frequently asked questions

How do I set the i.LINK® network switch?
1 Turn off your computer.
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If you move the i.LINK® network switch when the computer is on, the computer
may malfunction.
2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station.
3 Disconnect your computer from the docking station. See "Disconnecting the
docking station" for more information.
4 Move the i.LINK®
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 computer is fastened
to the docking station 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. See "Disconnecting the
docking station" for more information.
4 Move the i.LINK® network switch on the bottom of the docking station to
the unmarked side using a thin pen tip.
* 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.
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network switch on the bottom of the docking station to