Compatible computers

You can use the drive with Sony VAIO computers* with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system preinstalled.

(As of May, 2004)

* Except those with a built-in DVD-RW or DVD±RW drive.

Notes

•This drive cannot be used with computers other than Sony VAIO computers.

•This drive does not support Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition, or earlier versions of the Windows® operating system.

•This drive does not support DTLA copy protection. It cannot be used in conjunction with digital CS tuners, D-VHS recorders, or other equipment using the DTLA copy protection system.

•The connection method for this drive differs depending on the computer model. For details, see “Connecting the Drive” on page 12.

•This drive can be used for performing a system recovery on a notebook using a recovery disc. See “Performing a System Recovery on a Notebook” on page 37 for devices with which recovery is possible.

6 GB