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Using Your VAIO Computer >
Using the Optical Disc Drive
Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive
Notes on writing data to a disc
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Only use circular discs. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc
drive.
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Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc.
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Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc.
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Do not attach or disconnect your computer to or from the docking station
*
(optional) while the optical disc drive is writing
data to a disc.
* Available only for models with a docking station connector. See the specifications to find out whether your model has the docking station connector.
Notes on playing discs
To achieve optimum performance of disc playback, you should follow these recommendations:
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Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW
media.
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Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R
DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media.
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Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD playback.
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Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc.
