Sony VAIO manual Topic Why doesnt my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed?

VAIO® User Guide

Topic: I want to play a CD with Microsoft Windows Media Player

When you insert a music CD, the Media Bar™ software automatically launches to play your CD. When the Media Bar is running, the Windows Media Player does not have access to the CD. Close Media Bar to use Microsoft Windows Media Player. If you do not hear any music, check all your volume controls.

Topic: When I click an application icon, a message such as “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- ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.

❑Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up.

Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed?

You must use 4x CD-RW or 8x CD-R media to achieve optimum performance.

If you must use other media and are having difficulty formatting non-4x CD-RW media, change the write speed from 4x to a lower setting. To change the write speed from the default to a lower speed:

1Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

2Right-click the CD-RW drive icon.

✍Your CD-RW drive is assigned drive H as its default.

3Select Properties.

4Select the Settings tab.

5Change the “Current Write Speed” field to 1x or 2x.

6Click OK.

Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?

1From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab.

3Move the Display area slider to change the resolution.

4Click OK.

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