Sony PCGA-DVD51 - Manual (Page 9)

9
Setting up the
DVD-ROM drive
If you are using one of the following models
PCG-505GX, 505G, 505FX, 505F, 505TX, 505TS, 505TR,
Z505SX, Z505S, Z505HSK, PCG-C1X
Before installing the DVD-ROM drive, the required
driver must be installed in the notebook computer.
If you are using other than those above,
you do not need to install the driver. Follow the
procedure on page 13 to connect the DVD-ROM drive
to the notebook computer.
Installing the driver (Windows R 98)
Make sure you connect the supplied AC adapter to
the drive before installing the device.
1
Connect the floppy disk drive to the computer.
If you use a USB floppy disk drive, it can be
connected after the computer has been turned on.
2
Turn on the computer.
Do not attempt to operate the computer until
Windows is functioning.
3
Insert the supplied installation disk in the floppy
disk drive.
4
Connect the AC adapter included in the package,
to the DVD-ROM drive and an AC outlet, and then
insert the PC card into the PC card slot on the
notebook computer.
For details, see “Connecting the DVD-ROM drive
to the notebook computer” on page 13.
The “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box
appears.
5
Click [Next].
6
Ensure that “Search for the most appropriate
driver for using a device (Recommendation)” is
selected and then click [Next].
Note
Make sure to connect the
supplied AC adapter to
the drive before installing
the driver. The driver
cannot be installed
without the AC adapter.
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