Sony Notebook
User Guide
Getting help
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A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to 'hang' while it tries to read the disc. If necessary,
reboot the computer, remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged.
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Check your PG (Parental Guidance) settings in the DVD software as this might be preventing you from
playing certain DVDs when it is activated.
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On your computer, the default DVD region code is 2. Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows
®
, or using any
other software applications. System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code, are beyond the scope of your warranty
and will result in service charges for repair.
The reading speed of CD-RWs is 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.
Why does my CD-RW drive not record at the highest speed?
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.
To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed, proceed as follows:
1
Double-click the
My Computer
icon on the desktop.
2
Right-click the disc drive icon.
3
Select
Properties
.
4
Select the
Settings
tab.
5
Change the
Current Write Speed
field to 2x.
6
Click
OK
.
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The VAIO notebook has a maximum recording rate of 8x for CD-R and 4x for CD-RW discs.
