Sony PCG - FX700 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.
CD-ROM drive appears and the software does not start.
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Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try
starting the program again.
starting the program again.
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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? (PCG-FX702 and PCG-FX705 only)
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.
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 reading speed of CD-RWs is very slow
Generally, the reading speed of a CD-RW is slower than that of a CD-ROM or CD-R. The reading speed can
also vary depending on the type of format.
also vary depending on the type of format.