Sony PCG-F570 Manual
Using the CD-RW drive (PCG-F570 only)
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Writing data to CD-RW/CD-R media
Before writing to a new CD-RW or CD-R, you must first format the disc. If
you do not format the disc, your computer will not recognize it.
you do not format the disc, your computer will not recognize it.
Formatting time and available capacity after formatting when you use a
74-minute CD-RW or CD-R.
74-minute CD-RW or CD-R.
To make a CD-R to which data has been written readable on a CD-ROM
drive, you need to complete the disc when you eject it. To complete this
process, follow the instructions included with your software. For more
information, consult the online manuals for these applications.
drive, you need to complete the disc when you eject it. To complete this
process, follow the instructions included with your software. For more
information, consult the online manuals for these applications.
PCGA-CDRWX1W Drive Specifications
Drive performance
Storage temperature
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C) (temperature gradient
less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C) (temperature gradient
less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)
Storage humidity:
10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that humidity is
less than 20% at 140°F (60°C) (hygrometer reading of
less than 95°F (35°C))
10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that humidity is
less than 20% at 140°F (60°C) (hygrometer reading of
less than 95°F (35°C))
Dimensions
Approx. 5 1 /4 x 27 /32 x 5 3 /4 inches
(131 x 21 x 145 mm) (w/h/d)
Approx. 5 1 /4 x 27 /32 x 5 3 /4 inches
(131 x 21 x 145 mm) (w/h/d)
Weight
Approx. 12 oz. (340 g) (drive only)
Approx. 12 oz. (340 g) (drive only)
Media
Formatting Time
Capacity After
Formatting
CD-RW
About 50 to 90 minutes
About 530 MB
CD-R
About 20 to 30 seconds
About 620 MB