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... 15 Power management information ... 15 Inserting a disc 15 Removing a disc 17 Precautions When Writing Data 19 Recording Data on a DVD or CD ......... 20 Notes about Playing a DVD Video ...... 20 Notes about DVD Video Discs 21 Performing a System Recovery on a Personal Computer 22 Precautions 23 Maintenance 24 Getting Help 25 Specifications 26 Troubleshooting 28 4 GB
... 15 Power management information ... 15 Inserting a disc 15 Removing a disc 17 Precautions When Writing Data 19 Recording Data on a DVD or CD ......... 20 Notes about Playing a DVD Video ...... 20 Notes about DVD Video Discs 21 Performing a System Recovery on a Personal Computer 22 Precautions 23 Maintenance 24 Getting Help 25 Specifications 26 Troubleshooting 28 4 GB
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... 22). Note This drive is region encoded and is a DVD177;RW drive with the USB interface. For information on the personal computer using the drive, if the personal computer supports this function (see "Specifications" (page 26). • Reads DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CDRW, and CD-ROM discs. Overview...
... 22). Note This drive is region encoded and is a DVD177;RW drive with the USB interface. For information on the personal computer using the drive, if the personal computer supports this function (see "Specifications" (page 26). • Reads DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CDRW, and CD-ROM discs. Overview...
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... • IBM PC/AT compatible personal computers preinstalled with Windows XP or Windows Vista See the website referred to in "Getting Help" (page 25) regarding specific models. See "Performing a System Recovery on a Personal Computer" on a personal computer using a recovery disc. Notes • This drive does not support ... be used for performing a system recovery on page 22 for models with a built-in optical drive (as of December 2007): • Sony VAIO personal computer preinstalled with Windows XP or Windows Vista VGN-UX**, VGN-G**, VGN-TZ** ("**" is not guaranteed. 6 GB
... • IBM PC/AT compatible personal computers preinstalled with Windows XP or Windows Vista See the website referred to in "Getting Help" (page 25) regarding specific models. See "Performing a System Recovery on a Personal Computer" on a personal computer using a recovery disc. Notes • This drive does not support ... be used for performing a system recovery on page 22 for models with a built-in optical drive (as of December 2007): • Sony VAIO personal computer preinstalled with Windows XP or Windows Vista VGN-UX**, VGN-G**, VGN-TZ** ("**" is not guaranteed. 6 GB
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... in order to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). The CD audio side of DVD players may not be able to record or play on DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/-R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs. • DVD players corresponding to CPRM can be played on this ...drive. Do not use Sony- Use only discs without a cartridge, or the cartridge removable type discs. *6 DVD-RAM discs are not available for example, DVD discs that...
... in order to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). The CD audio side of DVD players may not be able to record or play on DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/-R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs. • DVD players corresponding to CPRM can be played on this ...drive. Do not use Sony- Use only discs without a cartridge, or the cartridge removable type discs. *6 DVD-RAM discs are not available for example, DVD discs that...
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... Getting Help This section provides information on how to use your USB DVD177;RW drive. Use specific CD cleaners to information on the unrecorded area. About Sony's support options Sony provides several support options for your DVD177;RW drive. • To remove stubborn stains, lightly moisten the cloth ...the surface of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for corresponding solutions online. When you have questions about your VAIO computer and other Sony products that may not be able to write data to damage the discs. Cleaning the disc • Fingerprints and ...
... Getting Help This section provides information on how to use your USB DVD177;RW drive. Use specific CD cleaners to information on the unrecorded area. About Sony's support options Sony provides several support options for your DVD177;RW drive. • To remove stubborn stains, lightly moisten the cloth ...the surface of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for corresponding solutions online. When you have questions about your VAIO computer and other Sony products that may not be able to write data to damage the discs. Cleaning the disc • Fingerprints and ...
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... solutions. vaio-online.sony.com/ 26 GB Specifications Compatible discs DVD+R DL (Double Layer) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM CD-DA (audio CD) CD Extra (CD+) CD TEXT Photo CD Disc diameter: 12 cm 8 cm (reading only) Drive performance Data transfer rate Data read DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-ROM/ DVD-RW: max. 8x speed DVD+R DL...
... solutions. vaio-online.sony.com/ 26 GB Specifications Compatible discs DVD+R DL (Double Layer) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM CD-DA (audio CD) CD Extra (CD+) CD TEXT Photo CD Disc diameter: 12 cm 8 cm (reading only) Drive performance Data transfer rate Data read DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-ROM/ DVD-RW: max. 8x speed DVD+R DL...
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...; 6.1 inches (Approx. 135.5 × 19 × 155 mm) (w × h × d) Mass Approx. 15.6 oz. (440 g) (main unit only) Design and specifications are not compatible for General version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a capacity of less than 18°F (10°C)/hour) Storage humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation), provided...
...; 6.1 inches (Approx. 135.5 × 19 × 155 mm) (w × h × d) Mass Approx. 15.6 oz. (440 g) (main unit only) Design and specifications are not compatible for General version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a capacity of less than 18°F (10°C)/hour) Storage humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation), provided...