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Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices
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Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and
Peripheral Devices
I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO®
computers when using an i.LINK
*
cable.
1 Disconnect the i.LINK cable from both computers and then reconnect it.
2 Wait for the computers to respond. If neither computer responds after a few
moments, restart both computers.
My floppy disk drive (optional) cannot write to a floppy disk.
❑ Check that the optional, external floppy disk drive is properly connected to
your notebook. See “Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive” for more
information.
❑ If the floppy disk is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a
floppy disk that is not write-p rot ected.
My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly.
❑ Check that the label of the disc is facing up.
❑ If the disc requires software, check that the software is installed according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
❑ A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it
tries to read the disc. If necessary, restart the notebook, remove the disc, and
then check it for dirt or damage.
❑ If you see video but can not hear audio, check all of the following:
* i.LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec-
tion. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, op erating
system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connector 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 con-
necting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk
drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
✍ The computers may not recognize an i.LINK connection after returning from a power
saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). If this happens, restart the computers to
establish a connection.