Sony PCG-SRX87 - Manual (Page 50)

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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 (PCGA-51/A), 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 a
PC Card” for more information.
2 Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive.
3 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See
“Using PC Cards” for details.
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 the
Recovery CDs” for more information.
Removing PC Card