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Using your VAIO computer
Hardware Guide
Using the disc drives
Your computer is equipped with two separate optical drives. Please see the printed Specifications sheet to see which drives your
model has.
For installing software and using the VAIO Recovery Disc it is recommended that you use the upper drive.
❑ A DVD±RW drive reads data from and writes data onto DVD and CD.
❑ A DVD-ROM drive reads data from DVDs and CDs.
❑ A CD-RW drive reads data from and writes to CDs.
❑ A CD-ROM drive reads data from CDs.
To insert a disc, proceed as follows:
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Press the appropriate eject button to open the drive.
The tray slides out.
3 Place a disc in the tray with the label side facing upwards.
Make sure the disc is secure in the centre of the tray.
4 Close the tray by pushing it gently.
✍ See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO
System and the VAIO Troubleshooting - Burning DVDs and CDs in the
Windows Help and Support Center if you have problems using discs.
To remove a disc, proceed as follows:
1 Make sure the disc indicator light is not on.
2 Press the appropriate eject button to open the drive and
remove the disc carefully.
✍ Do not press the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on. Otherwise, data may be lost.