Sony P C V- L X 2 Using the CD-RWfunction, CD-R, CD-RW

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	Using the CD-RW function
User	Your computer is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.
Desktop		a program or other data.
	To burn CDs, you can use CD-RW and CD-R discs:
	￿	The CD-RW(CD-ReWritable) disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write, erase and rewrite
VAIO	￿	The CD-R(CD-Recordable) disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write a program or other
		data, but then no more than once.
Sony	To achieve optimum performance when writing data on a CD-RW disc, follow these recommendations :
	￿	Before writing to a new CD-RW, you must first format the disc. If you do not format the disc, your
		computer will not recognize it.
	￿	To make a CD-R’s data readable on a CD-ROM drive, you need to close the session when you eject it. To
		complete this process, follow the instructions included with your software.
	￿	Only use circular discs. Do not use discs with any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage
		the CD-RW drive.
	￿	Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc.
	￿	For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc.
	￿	Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities before
		writing data to a disc.
	￿	When using a software application to burn CDs, make sure you exit and close all other applications.
	￿	Exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc.
	￿	Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing
		errors.