Sony PCG-XG19, PCG-XG18 manual Using the DVD-ROM Drive, To insert a disc

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Using the DVD-ROM Drive

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Using the DVD-ROM Drive

Your computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive. You can play both DVDs and CDs.

To insert a disc

1Turn on the computer.

When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode, you cannot

insert a disc. See “Controlling Power Management” in the online document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook for more information on System Suspend and System Hibernation modes.

2Press the Eject button to open the DVD-ROM drive. The tray slides out.

Eject button

3Place a DVD or CD in the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs, which can be played on both sides, the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays. Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place.

Label side facing up

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Contents Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Index Xii Welcome FeaturesVaio Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Vaio NotebookManuals Recovery CDsSoftware CDs OtherPage Front Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLeft Locating the Controls and Connectors RightBack Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerConnecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator MeaningBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Vaio Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerTo close the intercooler flap Closing the Front PanelRegistering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerJog Dial Control Vaio Action SetupGuide mode Vaio Action Setup Launcher modeUsing the Jog Dial Control Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control Vaio Action Setup Guide modeSoftware that supports the Jog Dial Control Action DescriptionInternal Timer Link InterfaceVaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardVaio Notebook User Guide Key Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyIndicators Indicator FunctionLight Off Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations FeatureVaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Using the Touchpad Using the Touchpad To Use as an External Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo use as an internal drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To remove a disketteTo remove the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveTo insert a disc To play DVDs Close the tray by pushing it gentlyTo insert the DVD drive To remove the DVD-ROM driveTo insert a PC card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards Vaio Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectLink cables To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesApproximately 15 degrees Infrared port Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesSystem Idle Mode To activate System Idle modeSystem Hibernation Mode System Suspend ModeUsing Power Saving Modes To activate System Suspend modeTo insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackTo remove the second battery pack Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone LineConnecting the Mini Docking Station Connecting the Mini Docking StationBack Vaio Notebook User Guide Left Right Before connecting the Mini Docking StationDocking/FDD connector To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer Release the left tab To connect a printer Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking StationConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect a floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking StationConnecting AV Devices Connecting AV DevicesTo connect an MD deck or a CD player To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier To connect a TV or a video deck To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated deviceConnecting a Printer to Your Computer Before using the printerTo connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your Computer To connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an External Display To connect a projector To select a displayPress Result To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DevicePage Getting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMy computer does not start Vaio Notebook User Guide Can’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingMy computer locks up My software program locks up or crashesCannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Pointer does not moveMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My modem does not work Troubleshooting My speakers have no soundMy microphone does not work Vaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slowMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not workMy computer does not shut down My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudVaio Notebook User Guide Cannot print Power ManagementUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsChanging the Window design of Sony Software To replace a keycap Replacing a KeycapReplacing a Keycap Enter KeyTo remove a memory module Adding MemoryAdding Memory To install a memory module Tabs To view the system memory Adding MemorySpecifications Accessories Specifications ModelService Limited WarrantyDimensions BatteryWeight TemperatureIndex USB LCD Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15