Using your notebook

 

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To make a CD-R’s data readable on a CD-ROM drive, you need to close the session when you eject it. To

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complete this process, follow the instructions included with your software.

 

 

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Only use circular discs. Do not use discs with any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage

For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc.

 

 

the CD-RW drive.

 

Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc.

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Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities before

 

 

 

writing data to a disc.

 

For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 4x speed, as the software pre-installed on your

 

 

computer is preset to that speed. Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x writing speed.

 

When using your software application to burn CDs, be sure to exit and close all other applications.

 

Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing

 

 

errors.

 

Do not put your VAIO notebook into a power saving mode while using the pre-installed software.

Using the DVD function

To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROM discs, you should follow these recommendations.

You can play DVDs using the DVD-ROM drive and the WinDVD software. See the help file on the WinDVD software for details.

Your computer should not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications.

Close all open applications before playing a DVD-ROM movie.

When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. With other profiles, the movies can be choppy.

Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD video.