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Hardware Guide

Using your VAIO computer

Using the disc drives

Your computer is equipped with two separate optical drives. Please see the printed Specifications sheet to see which drives your model has.

For installing software and using the VAIO Recovery Disc it is recommended that you use the upper drive.

A DVD±RW drive reads data from and writes data onto DVD and CD.A DVD-ROM drive reads data from DVDs and CDs.A CD-RW drive reads data from and writes to CDs.A CD-ROM drive reads data from CDs.To insert a disc, proceed as follows:1Turn on the computer.2Press the appropriate eject button to open the drive. The tray slides out.3 Place a disc in the tray with the label side facing upwards.Make sure the disc is secure in the centre of the tray.4 Close the tray by pushing it gently.

See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Troubleshooting - Burning DVDs and CDs in the

Windows Help and Support Center if you have problems using discs.

To remove a disc, proceed as follows:1Make sure the disc indicator light is not on.

2Press the appropriate eject button to open the drive and remove the disc carefully.

Do not press the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on. Otherwise, data may be lost.