Sony Notebook User Guide
Getting help
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When I double-click an application icon a message such as 'You must insert the application CD into your
CD-ROM drive' appears and the soft ware does not start.
Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD-RO M . Inse rt the di sc and try
starting the program again.
Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up.
Why does my CD-RW drive not rec ord at the highest speed?
You must use 8x CD-R or 4x CD-RW media or higher to ach ieve optimum performance.
If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non-4x C D-RW discs, change the writing
speed from 4x to a lower setting.
To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed, proceed as follo ws:
1Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
2Right-click the Compact Disc icon.
3Select Properties.
4Select the Settings tab.
5Change the Current Write Speed field to 2x.
6Click OK.
The VAIO notebook has a maximum recording rate of 8x for CD-R and 4x for CD-RW discs.
The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed
Check that the notebook is t urned on.
The application software when burning a CD may prohibit it.