Sony PCG-FX User Manual

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Before writing to a new CD-RW, you must first format the disc. If you do not format the disc, your computer will 
not recognize it.
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 pre-installed on 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.
Exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc.
Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors.
Do not put your VAIO notebook into a power saving mode while using the pre-installed software.
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.