Sony computer User Manual

Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the
type of optical drive installed on your computer and use the table below to see which types of media your optical drive
supports. 

CD-ROM 

Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW 

CD-RW 

Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW 

Records to CD-R and CD-RW 

CD-RW/DVD-ROM 

Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW 

Records to CD-R and CD-RW 

Plays DVD and most DVD-R and DVD-RW 

DVD-RW 

Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW 

Records to CD-R and CD-RW 

Plays DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW 

Records to DVD-R and DVD-RW 

DVD±RW 

Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW 

Records to CD-R and CD-RW 

Plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW 

Records to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW 

  

  If you plan to use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you begin.