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    prz1 docking station problems

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by joeallen6, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. joeallen6

    joeallen6 Newbie

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    We are using the sony prz1 docking station with our z590 laptops. we are having a lot of problems with the video signal and monitor resolution.

    When we start the laptop (docked or undocked) the video signal and resolution has to be set manually everytime to use an external monitor (if you have already docked it and setup the dual monitor settings (clone) and just restart without undocking it the settings will stay the same). after the resolution has been set for the external monitor and then we undock the laptop (start>undock). the resolution does not change back to the native laptop resolution. we have 4 machines setup like this. they all use different external monitors (samsung, viewsonic, hp, and sceptre).

    our HP laptops with docking stations never have this issue. when you dock them the signal is automatically sent to the external monitor and the resolution is changed automatically. is there a way to get the sony laptop docking stations to work this way?

    we are running windows xp pro. they are all using the "speed" setting which uses the nvidia graphics (the intel has similar issues).
     
    joeallen6, Feb 18, 2009
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  2. joeallen6

    joeallen6 Newbie

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    really, no one has any issues with docking stations?
     
    joeallen6, Feb 26, 2009
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    I apologize for not being able to help. I don't have a Z docking station. :(
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Feb 26, 2009
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  4. ke0

    ke0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Having the same issues here and looking for answers...
     
    ke0, Jan 27, 2010
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