Sony VGN-X505ZP - Manual (Page 61)

Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs
Depending on the model you purchased, your computer may be supplied with an external optical disc drive that plays
(and/or records) CDs and DVDs. Check your specifications for the type of optical drive that may have been supplied with
your computer and use the table below to see which types of media the optical drive supports.
Optical Drive Media (disc) Support
CD-ROM Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
CD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Writes to CD-R and CD-RW
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Writes to CD-R and CD-RW
Reads DVD and most DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Writes to CD-R and CD-RW
Reads DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW; DVD+R and DVD+RW (in most cases)
Writes to DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD±RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Writes to CD-R and CD-RW
Reads DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW
Writes to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW
If you plan to use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program.
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