Pc card optical (disc) drives – Sony PCG-SRX99K User Manual
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PC Card optical (disc) drives
The PC Card drive enables you to read data stored on a DVD or CD. Your computer may come with an external PC Card
drive, depending on the model you purchased. Once the PC Card drive is connected, you can use the preinstalled software
to create CDs or play DVDs.
Do not use the i.LINK optical drive and the PC Card drive at the same time. Connecting both devices to may cause the
computer to malfunction.
If you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO
®
computer, DVD playback may not function properly. The
supplied DVD software must be installed to play a DVD. For best performance, use a Sony compatible DVD drive.
To connect an optical drive
You can connect a PC Card drive while the computer is on. Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving
mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction.
Instructions on connecting an optical drive may vary, depending on the specific drive you purchased.
1.
Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive.
Rem ov ing a PC Card
2.
Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the logo facing up. See
for more information.
Inserting a PC Card
Remove the protective cover that is attached to the lens of the optical drive before you use the drive. See
for information on how to open the optical drive to access the lens.
See the manual that accompanied your optical drive for more information on its installation and use.
To disconnect the PC Card drive
1.
Close any active programs to help prevent data loss.
2.
Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon
on the taskbar. The Unplug or Eject Hardware window
appears.
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