Sony PCG-SR33K - Manual (Page 31)

Using the Optical Drive
It is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive, for optimal performance.
If you connect a non-Sony DVD driv e to your VAIO notebook, the DVD playback may not function properly. The
bundled DVD software must be installed to play a DVD.
If you use the supplied optical drive when your notebook is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter.
The drive draws power from the notebook through a PC Card.
Procedures for connecting the optical drive may vary, depending on the optical drive. See the manual that
came with your optical drive for more information on its use.
To play an audio CD
Before you play a CD, check that your notebook settings are correct.
1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon.
3. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
4. Double-click the drive you use under CD-ROM drive.
5. Click the Property tab and make sure the "Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device" box is checked.
To connect the optical drive
You can connect the optical drive while the notebook is on, however, turn off your notebook before using the
System Recovery CDs.
1. Remove the PC Card slot protector from the PC Card slot. See Using PC Cards for details.
2. Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive.
Removing the PC Card
3. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See Using PC Cards for more
information.
Inserting the PC Card
A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD-ROM drive at the factory. Before using the CD-ROM drive,
remove this protective cover.
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