Sony Notebook User Guide
Using your notebook
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Using the CD-RW functionDepending on your model, y our notebook is equipped w ith a CD-RW/DVD-ROM com bi drive.
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
a program or other data.
The CD-R (CD-Recordable) disc is a d ata memory medium that can be used to write a program or other
data, but once only.
To achieve optimum performance when writing data on a CD-RW disc, follow these recommendations :
Before writing to a new CD-RW, you mus t 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 yo ur so ftw are.
Only use circular discs. Do not use d iscs with any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as th is 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 writin g dat a to a disc.
Memory-resident disc utilities may cause un stable operation or data loss. Deactivate t hese utilities before
writing data to a disc.
For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 4x speed, as the software pre-instal led on y ou r
computer is preset to that speed. Your VAIO notebook does not supp ort 1x writing speed.
When using a software application to bur n CDs, be sure to 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 ma y caus e writing
errors.
Do not put your VAIO notebook into a power saving mode while using the pre-installed software.