Sony Notebook User Guide
Getting help
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To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed, proceed as follows:
1 Go to My Computer from the Start menu.
2 Right-click the disc drive icon.
3 Select Properties.
4 Select the Settings tab.
5 Change the Current Write Speed field.
6 Click OK.
✍ The VAIO notebook has a maximum recording rate of 8x for CD-R and 4x for CD-RW discs.
The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed
❑ Check that the notebook is turned on.
❑ The CD-writing application software may be stopping the disk from being ejected.
The reading speed of CD-RWs is very 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.
The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place
❑ Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up.
❑ The disc may be scratched. Place another disc to see if that is the reason.
❑ There may be condensation in the drive. Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately
one hour.
