Sony PCG-R505ELK - Manual (Page 52)

Playing an audio CD
To play an audio CD
1. Insert the CD into the optical disc tray. The Audio CD window opens.
2. Select either Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player or Play Audio CD using SonicStage.
3. Click OK.
To write data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc
You can use Sony SonicStage software to write data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. To create a CD-R disc that is readable in a
CD-ROM drive, make sure you finish the writing process before ejecting it.
 For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc.
 For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 8x speed.
Do not use the Eject PC option in Windows ® or press the UNDOCK switch on the docking station while
writing data to a CD-R or CD-RW. Doing so may severely damage your computer.
Do not put your computer into power saving mode while writing data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc.
Memory-resident disc utilities, such as the screen saver and virus checker, may cause unstable operation or data loss.
Deactivate these utilities (if they are active) before writing data to a disc.
Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD-R or CD-RW.
Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.
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