Copying and playing cds and dvds – Sony PCG-TR1A User Manual
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Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs
Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the
type of optical drive installed on your computer and use the table below to see which types of media your optical drive
supports.
Optical Drive
Media (disc) Support
CD-ROM
Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
CD-RW
Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Records to CD-R and CD-RW
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Records to CD-R and CD-RW
Plays DVD and most DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Records to CD-R and CD-RW
Plays DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW
Records to DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD±RW
Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
Records to CD-R and CD-RW
Plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW
Records to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW
Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Doing
so may cause the computer to malfunction.
If you plan to use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you begin.
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