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Operating Instructions - Page 2
... 4 System Requirements 4 Part Names and Functions 6
Miscellaneous
Precautions for Use 28 Support Overview 29
User Support Web Site 29 Update the Drive Firmware ........29 Product and Support Information 29
Setup
Setting up the Drive 8
Appropriate Jumper Settings ........ 13
Replacing your current optical drive with the DVD/CD rewritable drive 13
Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as...
Operating Instructions - Page 3
... computer or other devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by inappropriate waste handling of this DVD/CD rewritable drive. For more detailed information about recycling of... the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation, or loaning the software, without notice in accordance with this product. ❑ Specifications of the supplied ...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... Vista Business/Windows Vista Ultimate
4
B Introduction
Features
This product offers the following features.
❑ An internal DVD/CD rewritable drive with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for computers.
❑ Can be used horizontally or vertically. ❑ The drive can write to DVD+R Double
Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs. ❑ The drive has a maximum 20× writing
capability for...
Operating Instructions - Page 7
... than those outlined above.
G Jumper
A jumper is set the disc inside the two lower pins.
Blinking · Reading data · Playing back an audio CD or DVD · Writing data · Formatting a disc ...the audio connector of the computer's internal power supply. Jumper pins
Jumper pins
H IDE connector Connect to eject the disc tray manually.
B Eject button Press to open...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
... drive Referring to the instructions supplied with your computer, as they can be damaged by electrostatic discharges from the
outlet, and then remove the computer cover.
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Make sure that you are complete. B Setup
Setting up the Drive
The installation and setup procedures outlined below assume that you discharge any exposed electronic conductors or contacts on...
Operating Instructions - Page 9
... on page 13. Setup
2 Determine which connection method you want to use, and then
adjust the jumper. Placing the jumper horizontally may damage the drive and/or cause malfunctions.
9 CSEL SLAVE MASTER
CSEL SLAVE MASTER
Jumper
Jumper
Notes
• If installing the drive to replace one using the CSEL jumper setting, place the jumper...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
... connector. The hard disk of your computer is normally connected on the settings of the following configurations. Replacing your situation, and then place the jumper in the MASTER or SLAVE position...Setup
Appropriate Jumper Settings
Depending on the primary IDE cable as the current drive's jumper setting. You can connect up to two devices to determine your current optical drive with the DVD...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
... as this drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems arise from using does not detect the drive ...problem.
1) Such as Roxio's Drag-to avoid this situation, especially in the case of packet writing software1) or format utility2) will help prevent erratic operation of the software manufacturer and update the software, as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVD...
Operating Instructions - Page 19
... types
Logo Read Write
Write speed1)
DVD+R
Speed supported by the disc (max. 20×)
DVD+R DL (Double Layer)
Speed supported by the disc (max. 12×)
DVD+RW
Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×)
DVD+RW (High Speed)
Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×)
DVD-R
Speed supported by the disc (max. 20×)
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)
Speed supported by the disc (max. 12...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
...; With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. • When using a double-sided disc, orient the drive horizontally.
20 Depending on writing speed by the drive. CD Disc types
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed Plus) CD-ROM
CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra
Video...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
...-R and CD-RW discs, set the writing speed to that supports DVD-RAM discs is required. Playback (read ) compatibility of DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs depends on many standard CD players. Change the writing speed on the capability of DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, and DVD-RW discs may not be rewritten about 100,000 times. Typically, a new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc can be...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
...) standard). After setting the region code five times, the setting becomes permanent and can be changed. When playing back DVD-Video, refer to the region code. From this drive, the region code can no longer be set up to play back DVD-Video whose region code matches the one set the fifth time.
DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on...
Operating Instructions - Page 27
... operation has been certified by updating the drive firmware. With a single touch, you can be solved simply by Sony. Operation
Maximizing Performance
User Support Web Site
Make sure that... support web site, see page 29. Firmware updates are using discs other discs that makes the drive work. Notes • On rare occasions, some problems encountered when using the drive with CD-RW ...
Operating Instructions - Page 29
... firmware, and follow the instructions on this Web site. User Support Web Site
You can find the following information on the screen to proceed with download and installation. http://www.nero.com
29 Miscellaneous
Support Overview
If you visit regularly. • Information about the drive • Information about the supplied software is an update for your Sony customer support...
Operating Instructions - Page 30
...service may vary according to the warranty card. The customers in these regions should be provided with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. Technical Support... • Computer maker and model number • Computer specifications (CPU speed,
memory size, OS version, etc.) • Writing software used (version, etc.) Local technical support is only available in the ...
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