Sony PCG-NVR23 - Manual (Page 25)

Writing to a CD-RW or CD-R disc 1
Before you write to a CD-RW or CD-R, read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing
results:
 Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software.
 Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss.
 If your computer has preinstalled Microsoft ® Office programs, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, turn off the FindFast
application.
 Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer.
 Use CD-Rs that are compatible with 16x speed for the best results.
Your computer does not support 1x and 2x writing speed.
To set the writing speed
1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and click My Computer. The My Computer window appears.
2. Right-click DVD/CD-RW Drive, and select Properties from the drop-down list. The DVD/CD-RW Drive Properties
window appears.
3. Select the Recording tab. In the Desktop CD recording box, select the appropriate writing speed.
4. Click Apply, and click OK.
To write to a CD-RW or CD-R disc
1. Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. See Inserting a disc for more information.
2. Use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft ® Windows ® XP to write data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
SonicStage software is recommended for writing audio data to a disc. See the SonicStage help file for more
information. For information on using the Windows ® XP software, see the instructions included with that application.
To open SonicStage software
1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and select All Programs.
2. Open SonicStage. See the SonicStage help file for more information.
Once you finish writing data to a CD-R that is readable in a CD-ROM drive, make sure you finish the writing process before
you eject the disc. See the instructions included with the Windows
® XP software for more information.
Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc.
Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer if you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc.
Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.
To avoid writing errors, remove the compact woofer or do not play music while writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc.
1 For c omputer models equipped with a C D-RW/DV D C ombo Drive.
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