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Sony Notebook User Guide

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To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed, proceed as follows:

1Go to My Computer from the Start menu.2Right-click the disc drive icon.3Select Properties.4Select the Settings tab.5Change the Current Write Speed field.

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 turned on.

❑The CD-writing application software may be stopping the disk from being ejected.

The reading speed of CD-RWs is very slow

Generally, the reading speed of a CD-RW is slower than that of a CD-ROM or CD-R. The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format.

The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place❑Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up.❑The disc may be scratched. Place another disc to see if that is the reason.

❑There may be condensation in the drive. Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour.