Sony Notebook User Guide
Using your notebook
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❑ To make a CD-R’s data readable on a CD-ROM 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 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.
❑ For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 4x speed, as the software delivered with your
computer is preset to that speed. Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x writing speed.
❑ When using your software application to burn CDs, be sure to 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.
Using the DVD function
To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD-ROM discs, you should follow these recommendations.
❑ You can play DVDs using the DVD-ROM drive and the WinDVD software. See the help file on the WinDVD
software for details.
❑ Your computer should not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD
applications.
❑ Close all open applications before playing a DVD-ROM movie.
❑ When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. With other
profiles, the movies can be choppy.
❑ Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD video.
