VAIO Computer User Guide
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Topic: I cannot play a CD or DVD.
❑After inserting your CD or DVD, wait a few seconds for it to be detected
before trying to access it.
❑Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up.
❑Install your DVD/CD software according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
❑If your drive reads some CDs or DVDs, but not others, check the shiny side
of the disc for dirt or scratches. You may also need to clean the disc drive
lens with an appropriate cleaner.
Topic: When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the
application CD into your drive” appears and the software does not start.
❑Some titles require specific files that are located on the application’s CD.
Insert the disc and try starting the program again.
❑Check to make sure you inserted the CD with the label side facing up.
Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW/DVD Combo drive record at the highest speed?
Sony recommends using 4x CD-RW or 4x CD-R media to achieve optimum
performance. If you are using other non-4x media and have difficulty with
formatting, change the write speed from 4x to a lower setting.
Follow these steps to switch the write speed to a lower setting.
1From the Start menu, select Programs, select Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4,
and then click Create CD.
2Click Audio, then click Audio CD.
3From the Tools menu, click CD Drive Properties. The CD Drive Properties
dialog box appears.
✍Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD/DVD media. Adhesive labels may come
off while the CD/DVD media is in use in your optical drive(s) and may cause damage to
the unit.
✍To recover CD/DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer, see
“Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” in this manual.