Sony PCG-FX120 manual Notes on CD and DVD media, Writing data to CD-RW/CD-R media

Using the Optical Drive

Notes on CD and DVD media

❑Do not drop or bend the disc.

❑Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.

❑For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out.

❑If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth

Writing data to CD-RW/CD-R media

(For models with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)

If you use DirectCD™ to write data, you must first format the disc before writing on a new CD-RW or CD-R. If you do not format the disc, your computer will not recognize it.

✍If you use Easy CD Creator™ to write data to a CD-RW or CD-R, you do not have to format the disc.

Formatting time and available capacity after formatting when you use a 74-

minute CD-RW or CD-R is as follows:

Media	Formatting Time	Capacity After Formatting
CD-RW	Approximately 30 minutes	Approximately 530 MB
CD-R	Approximately 5 seconds	Approximately 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.

47