Sony PCG-F580, PCG-F540 Writing data to CD-RW/CD-R media, Using the CD-RW drive PCG-F570 only

Using the CD-RW drive (PCG-F570 only)

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PCGA-CDRWX1W Drive Specifications

Drive performance Storage temperature

–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C) (temperature gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)

Storage humidity:

10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that humidity is less than 20% at 140°F (60°C) (hygrometer reading of less than 95°F (35°C))

Dimensions

Approx. 5 1 /4 x 27 /32 x 5 3 /4 inches (131 x 21 x 145 mm) (w/h/d)

Weight

Approx. 12 oz. (340 g) (drive only)

Writing data to CD-RW/CD-R media

Before writing to a new CD-RW or CD-R, you must first format the disc. If you do not format the disc, your computer will not recognize it.

Formatting time and available capacity after formatting when you use a 74-minute CD-RW or CD-R.

Media	Formatting Time	Capacity After
		Formatting
CD-RW	About 50 to 90 minutes	About 530 MB
CD-R	About 20 to 30 seconds	About 620 MB

To make a CD-R to which data has been written readable on a CD-ROM drive, you need to complete the disc when you eject it. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with your software. For more information, consult the online manuals for these applications.