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Using your VAIO computer

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 disc 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 in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the disk 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 and while using the CD burning software.

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

❑In rare cases, some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created with VAIO Zone.

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Ultra-speed CD-RW is supported on VGN-A series but not on PCG-K series.

Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2.*

Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing.

Because the maximum writing speed to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is 2.4x speed, it may take a while to finish writing to such discs. See the printed Specifications sheet for more information on the optical disc drive.

* Depending on your model. See the printed Specifications sheet to see whether your model is equipped with the optical disc drive capable of DVD writing.