Sony Personal Computer manual Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive, To connect an optical drive

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

You can use an optional optical drive, such as a Sony DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive, with your computer. If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter. The drive draws power from the computer through a PC Card.

If you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO® computer, the DVD playback may not function properly. The bundled DVD software must be installed to play a DVD.

For best performance, it is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive.

To connect an optical drive

Procedures for connecting an optical drive may vary, depending on the specific drive you purchase. See the manual supplied with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use.

✍You can connect an optical drive while the computer is on. For specific instructions on using your supplied Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs, see “Using Your Recovery CDs” for more information.

1Remove the PC Card slot protector from the PC Card slot. See “To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on” for more information.

2Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive.

Removing PC Card

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