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Sony Notebook User Guide

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To achieve optimum performance when writing data on a CD-RW disc, follow these recommendations :

❑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.

❑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.

* See the Specifications document for details.

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.