Sony PCG-C1MVMP - Manual (Page 51)

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive
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Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive
You can use an optional optical drive, such as a Sony DVD-ROM or CD-ROM
drive, with your computer. If you use an optional drive when your computer is
running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter. The drive draws power
from the computer through a PC Card.
To connect an optical drive
Procedures for connecting an optical drive may vary, depending on the specific
drive you purchase. See the manual supplied with your optical drive for more
information on its installation and use.
1 Remove the PC Card slot protector from the PC Card slot. See “To remove
the floppy disk drive when the computer is on” for more information.
2 Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive.
If you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO® computer, the DVD
playback may not function properly. The bundled DVD software must be
installed to play a DVD.
For best performance, it is recommended that you use a Sony compatible
DVD drive.
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You can connect an optical drive while the computer is on. For specific instructions on
using your supplied Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs, see “Using Your
Recovery CDs” for more information.
Removing PC Card