Sony PCV-RX1 Playing DVDs, CD-R

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	￿	The CD-R(CD-Recordable) disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write a program or other
User		data, but then no more than once.
	To achieve optimum performance when writing data on a CD-RW disc, follow these recommendations:
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	￿	Before writing to a new CD-RW, you must first format the disc. If you do not format the disc, your
		computer will not recognize it.
VAIO	￿	To make a CD-R’s data readable on another CD-ROM drive, you need to close the session when you eject
		it. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with your software.
Sony	￿	Only use circular discs. Do not use discs with any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage
		the CD-RW 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 a software application to burn CDs, be sure to exit and close all other applications.
	￿	Exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc.
	￿	Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing
		errors.

Playing DVDs

Your VAIO computer includes a DVD-ROM drive, on which you can play audio CDs, CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs.

To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROM discs, you should follow these recommendations:

￿	You can play DVDs in the DVD-ROM drive, using the MediaBar DVD Player software.
￿	Close all open applications before playing a DVD-ROM movie.