Sony pcg-fx905p User Manual

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When I double-click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your 
CD-ROM drive
 appears and the software does not start.
Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try 
starting the program again.
Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up.
Why does my CD-RW drive not record at the highest speed?
You must use 8x CD-R or 4x CD-RW media or higher to achieve optimum performance.
If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non-4x CD-RW discs, change the writing 
speed from 4x to a lower setting. 
To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed, proceed as follows:
1
Click Start and then My Computer.
2
Right-click the Compact Disc icon.
3
Select Properties.
4
Select the Recording tab.
5
From the lower dropdown list, select the 2x write speed.
6
Click Apply and then OK.
The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place
Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up.
Clean the disc and the CD-ROM drive lens.
The disc may be scratched. Place another disc to see if that is the reason.
There may be condensation in the drive. Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately 
one hour.