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Using your VAIO

Reading and writing CDs and DVDs

To achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ’burning’), follow these recommendations:

❑To make the data on a disc readable on an optical drive, you need to close the session when you eject it. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with your software.

❑Only use circular discs. Do not use discs with any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the disc drive.

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

❑For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc.

❑Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc.

❑When using your software application to burn discs, make sure you exit and close all other applications.

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

❑Do not put your VAIO computer into a power saving mode while using the pre-installed software or while using the CD burning software.

❑Never put labels on discs. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably.