Sony PCG-XG500 manual To remove the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive, To insert the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive

Using the DVD-ROM or CD-RW Drive

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

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

Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R. Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.

To remove the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive

✍If your computer is turned off, do not follow these instructions.

1Right-click the Power Management icon in the system task tray and choose “Remove multipurpose bay device [IDE].” A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system.

2Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow. Then slide the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive out of the multipurpose bay.

3Click OK on the message screen.

To insert the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive

✍Be sure to insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay when the bay is empty. See “To insert a second battery pack” on page 64 for details on inserting the weight saver.

You do not need to shut down the computer to insert the DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive into the multipurpose bay.

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