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Using your VAIO computer
Hardware Guide
Reading and writing CDs and DVDs
To achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ’burning’), follow these recommendations:
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Only use circular discs. Do not use discs with any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the disc drive.
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Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc.
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For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc.
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Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc.
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When using a software application to burn discs, make sure you exit and close all other applications.
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Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors.
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Never put stickers on discs. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably.
Playing DVDs
To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations:
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Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie.
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Play DVDs with the software
VAIO Zone
.
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Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD.
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Do not use built-in utility applications to speed up discs, because they may cause the system to become unstable.
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Make sure the screensaver is deactivated.
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Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc.
Unless a
2
(Europe belongs to region
2
) or
ALL
(this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world) is labelled on
your DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc on this player.
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Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive. Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of
the DVD drive are out of warranty.
