VGP-UDRW1

USB DVD±RW Drive VGP-UDRW1 Operating Instructions/Mode d emploi/사용설명서 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. http://www.sony.net/ 2008 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan 3-287-428-12 (1)

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. When connecting to the USB port, please connect to the USB port with mark. Use this product only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect this product completely from mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Owner s Record The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom of the drive. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to this number whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. VGP-UDRW1 Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Customer Information Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800- 961-7669 in Canada. The number below is for FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VGP-UDRW1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customer in the U.S.A. and Canada Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to the qualified personnel only. For this optical equipment: Caution - Class 3B visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to the beam. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 2 GB

For customers in Europe This product conforms with the following European Directives: 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directives) 2004/108/EC (EMC Directives) This product complies with European standards EN55022 Class B and EN55024 for use in the following areas: residential, commercial and light industrial. The optical drive included with this product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825-1. Class 3B visible and invisible laser radiation when open; avoid exposure to the laser beam. Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians. Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO EN 60825-1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive by using connection cables not longer than 3 meters. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order with the limits for a digital device pursuant to EN55022. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Making copies of and using CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, DVD video discs, or music CDs may violate copyright laws or the terms of the End-user Licenses provided with such discs. Be sure to comply with copyright laws and the terms of the End User Software License when making or using original CDs and DVDs. If you have any questions regarding copyright laws or the terms of the End-user Software License, please consult the appropriate legal experts. VAIO is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Sony personal computers equipped with this drive incorporate copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the or marks are not specified. In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP. In this manual, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate are referred to as Windows Vista. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. 3 GB

Table of Contents Overview... 5 Compatible personal computers... 6 Compatible discs... 7 Supplied Accessories... 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors. 11 Connecting the Drive... 12 Disconnecting the drive from the personal computer... 14 Basic Operation... 15 Power management information... 15 Inserting a disc... 15 Removing a disc... 17 Precautions When Writing Data... 19 Recording Data on a DVD or CD... 20 Notes about Playing a DVD Video... 20 Notes about DVD Video Discs... 21 Performing a System Recovery on a Personal Computer... 22 Precautions... 23 Maintenance... 24 Getting Help... 25 Specifications... 26 Troubleshooting... 28 4 GB

Overview This product is a DVD±RW drive with the USB interface. The drive has the following features: You can write data to a variety of discs such as DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD- RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW. For information on the data transfer rate during data write, see Specifications (page 26). Reads DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD- RW, and CD-ROM discs. DVD-ROM discs are read at a speed of 8 max. (10800 KB/s), and CD-ROM discs at a speed of 24 max. (3600 KB/s). You can enjoy playing digital audio CDs and DVD videos on your personal computer using the drive, if the personal computer supports this function. Can be used to easily reinstall the operating system on the personal computer using a recovery disc, if the personal computer supports this function (see page 22). Note This drive is region encoded and is only for use in the country or region of purchase. 5 GB

Compatible personal computers This drive can be used with the following personal computers. Except for models with a built-in optical drive (as of December 2007): Sony VAIO personal computer preinstalled with Windows XP or Windows Vista VGN-UX**, VGN-G**, VGN-TZ** ( ** is the model number.) IBM PC/AT compatible personal computers preinstalled with Windows XP or Windows Vista See the website referred to in Getting Help (page 25) regarding specific models. Notes This drive does not support Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, or earlier versions of the Windows operating system. This drive can be used for performing a system recovery on a personal computer using a recovery disc. See Performing a System Recovery on a Personal Computer on page 22 for devices with which recovery is possible. Use with the above configuration is not necessarily guaranteed. Use with a home-built computer, White box computer, computer with an upgraded operating system, or a computer installed with a dual operating system is not guaranteed. 6 GB

Compatible discs DVD+R DL (Double Layer) Discs for storing computer programs and data, and video data. While they use the same format as DVD+R discs, they differ in that there are 2 recording layers on one single side of a DVD+R DL disc. DVD+R DL discs can store up to 8.5 GB of data, or roughly 13 times that of CD-R discs. DVD+R Write-once discs for storing computer programs and data, video data, and audio data. Note that DVD+R and DVD-R are different types of discs. DVD+R discs can store up to 4.7 GB of data, roughly 7 times that of a CD-R. Though data cannot be erased from these discs, computer programs or data may be added to them depending on the writing method used. DVD+RW Discs for storing computer programs and data, video data, and audio data. These discs can be erased and rewritten many times. Note that DVD+RW and DVD-RW are different types of discs. DVD+RW discs can store up to 4.7 GB of data, roughly 7 times that of a CD-RW. DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) Discs for storing computer programs and data, and video data. While they use the same format as DVD-R discs, they differ in that there are 2 recording layers on one single side of a DVD-R DL disc. DVD-R DL discs can store up to 8.5 GB of data, or roughly 13 times that of CD-R discs. DVD-R Write-once discs for storing computer programs and data, video data, and audio data. DVD-R discs can store up to 4.7 GB of data, roughly 7 times that of a CD-R. Though data cannot be erased from these discs, computer programs or data may be added to them depending on the writing method used. DVD-RW Discs for storing computer programs and data, video data, and audio data. These discs can be erased and rewritten many times. DVD-RW discs can store up to 4.7 GB of data, roughly 7 times that of a CD-RW. DVD-RAM Rewritable discs for storing computer programs, data and video data. The contents of these discs can be erased and rewritten many times. DVD-RAM discs can store up to 4.7 GB of data, roughly 7 times that of a CD-RW. Continued on next page 7 GB

DVD-ROM Read-only discs with a high data capacity. CD-R Write-once discs for storing computer programs and data. After having been written, data cannot be erased from these discs. Data may be added to them, however, depending on the writing method used and the amount of avaibable space on the disc. CD-RW Rewritable discs for storing computer programs and data. The contents of these discs can be erased and rewritten many times. CD-ROM Read-only discs onto which you cannot write your data. Compatible discs with this drive are listed below. z: both plays and records a: plays only (recording unavailable) Disc type DVD-ROM DVD-Video Enable/Disable DVD+R DL (Double Layer) z *1 DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) z *2 DVD+R/RW *3 *4 DVD-R/RW z *5 *6 DVD-RAM z CD-ROM Audio CD CD Extra CD-R/RW Video CD a a z a a a z a *1 For writing to DVD+R Double Layer, only DVD+R discs corresponding to DVD+R Double Layer are compatible. *2 For writing to DVD-R Dual Layer, only DVD-R discs corresponding to DVD-R Dual Layer are compatible. *3 DVD-R discs are compatible for writing to DVD-R General Ver.2.0/2.1 discs. *4 DVD-RW discs are compatible for writing to DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 discs. 8 GB

*5 Cartridge type DVD-RAM discs cannot be used. Use only discs without a cartridge, or the cartridge removable type discs. *6 DVD-RAM discs are not compatible for writing to DVD-RAM Ver. 1.0 (single-sided, one layer discs with a capacity of 2.6 GB) This drive is not compatible for writing to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.2/Revision 5.0, recording speed 12x max. Notes You may not be able to record or play on some CDs. This drive does not support writing to 8-cm discs. Use only circular discs in this drive. Do not use discs with any other shape (star, heart, etc.), as they may damage the drive. Other DVD drives may not be able to read the data added using this drive. For DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD-R/-RW, we recommend that you use Sonymanufactured discs. You cannot backup discs which are not available for copying. This drive is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Recently, some record companies have started to sell CDs which do not correspond to the CD standard in order to protect music copyrights; we do not guarantee that such discs can be played on this product. A DualDisc is a two sided disc with audio (CD) material on one side and video (DVD) material on the other side. The CD audio side of a DualDisc may not be played on this drive if it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). We make no guarantee such discs can be played on this product. To play DVD-RW/-RAM discs corresponding to CPRM, it is necessary that your personal computer is connected to the Internet. (*Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) is copyright protection technology for one time recordable programs.) You cannot record one time recordable programs on DVD-R/RW/-RAM discs corresponding to CPRM. Some types of CD players may not play music CDs created on CD-R/-RW discs. Some types of DVD players may not play DVD videos created on DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/-R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs. DVD players corresponding to CPRM can play DVD-RW/DVD-RAM discs corresponding to CRPM on which the recorded digital broadcast programs are moved. However, players compatible with DVD-RWs playback (VR mode) have some limitations, for example, DVD discs that have moved programs to DVD-RWs corresponding to CRPM cannot be played, etc. 9 GB

Supplied Accessories After unpacking the unit, make sure that the accessories listed below are present. If anything is missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area. DVD±RW drive (1) USB cable (1) AC adapter (1) AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (this document) (1) 10 GB

DC 5.2V IN Locating the Controls and Connectors Front 1 POWER indicator (see page 12) 2 Manual eject hole (see page 18) 3 Eject button (see page 15, 17) 4 BUSY indicator (see page 14, 15) Rear 5 USB connector (see page 12) 6 DC IN connector (see page 12) 11 GB

DC 5.2V IN DC 5.2V IN Connecting the Drive You can connect this drive to a personal computer using the supplied USB cable. Notes Place this drive on a flat surface. Do not connect this drive to an external USB hub. (except for the docking station or port replicator specially designed for your personal computer) Disconnect the AC power cord from an AC outlet when not using for a long period of time. DC IN connector USB connector USB cable USB connector AC adapter AC power cord To AC outlet 1 Turn on the personal computer. 2 Connect the AC power cord to the supplied AC adapter, plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet, and then plug the cable of the adapter into the DC IN connector on the drive. The green POWER indicator of the drive lights up. 12 GB

3 Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB connector on the rear of the drive. USB connector DC 5.2V IN USB cable 4 Connect the other end of the supplied USB cable to the USB connector on the personal computer. The drive is detected and identified by the personal computer. USB cable USB connector z Hint When this drive is connected to your personal computer for the first time, it takes a moment for the personal computer to detect the drive. 5 Click Start, and then click My Computer to verify that (H: DVD-RW Drive) has been added in the My Computer window*. * This operation is an example of Windows Vista. Note Use only the AC adapter VGP-AC5V1 supplied with this product. If you use an AC adapter other than the one specified above, your speaker or computer may be damaged. Polarity of the plug 13 GB

Disconnecting the drive from the personal computer Follow the procedure below to disconnect this drive from your computer. (The following procedures are for Windows Vista.) Notes Before disconnecting the drive, remove the disc inserted in the drive. If the message below appears when you attempt to disconnect the drive, close any programs or Windows currently in use with the drive, wait for a while and then repeat the procedure. Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device. The device cannot be stopped right now, as it is in use. Close any programs or Windows currently in use with the device, then try again. The icon appears on the taskbar when the drive is recognized by the computer. To disconnect the drive from the computer, use the icon. 1 Click the icon on the taskbar. The Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device message appears. 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device. The message The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system appears. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. 14 GB

Basic Operation Power management information When using the power management features of your personal computer, observe the following points: Ensure that the power-saving modes will not be activated automatically while the BUSY indicator of the drive is flashing. For details, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer. Before activating the power-saving modes of the personal computer, verify that the BUSY indicator of the drive goes off, and close any programs or Windows currently in use with the drive. While the personal computer is in a power-saving mode, do not connect or disconnect the USB cable, or AC adapter. Inserting a disc Turn on the computer, and connect this drive before inserting a disc. 1 Press the eject button. The tray pops out. Eject button Continued on next page 15 GB

2 Pull the tray out fully until it stops. While supporting the tray from the other side with your hand, place the disc on the hub in the center of the tray. Make sure that the disc audibly clicks into place and is firmly seated. Notes Do not touch the lens assembly in the tray or the metal section on the rear. If you close the tray while the disc is not properly seated, the disc may be damaged and the tray may jam. Disc Hub 3 Close the disc tray by gently pushing it in. While data is being read, the BUSY indicator flashes. BUSY indicator 16 GB

Removing a disc 1 Verify that the BUSY indicator is not flashing, and press the eject button. The tray pops out. BUSY indicator Eject button 2 Pull the tray out fully until it stops. While supporting the tray with your hand, remove the disc. To release the disc, push on the hub in the center. Notes Do not touch the lens assembly in the tray or the metal section on the rear. While a software is currently in use with the drive, you may not be able to remove discs simply by pressing the eject button. For details, refer to Help or the manuals provided with the software. Hub Disc Continued on next page 17 GB

If the disk does not eject If you may not be able to remove discs simply by pressing the eject button, verify the BUSY indicator is not flashing, then insert a pin or thick paperclip, etc., into the manual eject hole. The tray pops out, allowing you to remove the disc Manual eject hole 18 GB

Precautions When Writing Data Please observe the following precautions when writing data to discs. We do not guarantee performance in cases of failure to follow these precautions. Be sure to power the personal computer from its AC adapter. Do not run the personal computer on battery power. If the personal computer is powered by battery and you run out of battery power while writing data, the written data may be lost or damaged. Avoid straining CPU power or the hard disc capacity of the personal computer. Before writing data, disable software applications such as screen savers, etc. Avoid using any resident disc management utilities or utilities to speed up disc access as these can impair operation stability and cause data loss. Do not switch users while writing data. This may result in data loss. While writing data and while inserting or removing discs, protect the drive and the personal computer from shocks and vibrations. While writing data do not connect or disconnect the USB cable to the personal computer or other USB device and do not turn on or off this drive or the USB device. While writing data do not access the Internet, other personal computers, or a network, and do not send or receive E-mail. When inserting discs, do not touch the recording surface. Dirt on the recording surface can impair data writing. Make sure that your personal computer s power management function is not enabled during data writing. Otherwise, the data may be lost. For details of your personal computer s power management settings, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer. Installing or updating the driver software for the drive while writing data can result in operating problems. 19 GB

Recording Data on a DVD or CD You can write text or video data stored on the hard disk to DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW. For details on operation, refer to Help and Support of Windows. Note If you record using Windows feature with Windows XP, recording is possible only on CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-RAM. You cannot record on other discs. Notes about Playing a DVD Video You can enjoy watching DVD videos on your personal computer, using this drive. For details on operation, refer to Help of Windows Media Player. 20 GB Notes Before playing a DVD video, see Region code of playable DVD videos on page 21. Compatibility with the wide range of DVDs in circulation cannot be guaranteed. Depending on the disc, there may be functional limitations, sound interruptions, or dropped frames. Some discs may not play at all. During playback of DVD video discs, do not attempt to modify display settings such as the screen resolution or color quality. Doing so could destabilize the operation of the personal computer or make it impossible to modify settings. Always close Windows Media Player before modifying display settings. Do not press the drive s eject button during playback of DVD video discs. Make sure that your personal computer s power management function is not enabled during data writing. Be sure to quit Windows Media Player if the power management function is activated. For details on the power management function, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer. During playback of some DVD video discs with high quality sound (20-bit or 24- bit sampling), noise during playback or other problems may occur. When playing such discs via the personal computer connected to an audio system, turn down the volume, and test for normal playback first to prevent the possibility of damage to the speakers. Do not use a screen saver while playing a DVD video with Windows Media Player. Other personal computers (made by companies other than SONY) may not be able to play back DVD video discs. To play back DVD video discs, DVD playback software is required.

Notes about DVD Video Discs Region code of playable DVD videos Region code indications such as 1 are labeled on some DVD videos to indicate which type of drive or player can play the discs. If this regional code indication contains a number other than the one for your region or ALL, you cannot play the disc in this drive. If you try to do so, a message appears indicating that playback is prohibited due to area limitations. Depending on the DVD video, there may be no region code indication printed on the label even though playing the DVD video is prohibited due to the area limits. Note on playback operations of DVD videos Some playback operations of DVD videos may be intentionally limited by software producers. Since this drive plays DVD videos according to the disc contents provided by the software producers, some playback features may not be available. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD videos. Symbols on DVD video discs The following symbols are labeled on some DVD video discs or their packages. Each symbol provides information about the contents or features recorded on the disc. Depending on the DVD video, there may be no symbols or indications printed on the label discribing the disc s contents or features. For more information about these marks, see the instructions on the DVD video discs. Mark 3 Meaning The number of audio tracks 2 The number of subtitle tracks 3 16:9 LB 1 The number of angles The available aspect ratios Region code 21 GB

Performing a System Recovery on a Personal Computer With the recovery disc, you can reset your personal computer using the drive, if the personal computer supports this function. About personal computers that you can reset to default Personal computers that can be reset using this drive are Sony personal computers with the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system preinstalled; VGN-UX**, VGN-G**, VGN-TZ** ( ** is the model number.) (As of December, 2007) For more details about resetting your personal computer, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer. Notes Power the personal computer from its AC adapter when performing a system recovery. Do not run the personal computer on battery power. Disconnect all other peripherals from the personal computer before performing a recovery. 22 GB

Precautions Usage and storage locations Do not use or store this drive in locations subject to high humidity, high temperatures, strong vibrations, or direct sunlight. Notes on discs Note the following in order to protect data stored on discs. Do not stick any labels on the disc nor scratch it as you would otherwise damage the disc. Operation To avoid malfunction, do not move the drive during operation. Operate the drive on a level surface. Do not place any objects on top of the drive. Protect the drive from sudden temperature changes. Do not use the drive immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location or after the ambient temperature has risen drastically. Otherwise, condensation inside the drive can occur. If the temperature changes drastically during operation, stop using the drive while keeping power to the drive turned on, and let it stand for about an hour. Then turn the power off. Do not connect/disconnect the USB cable with a wet hand. Use the USB cable supplied with this drive. Lens Do not touch the lens in this drive. Furthermore, to avoid dust sticking to the lens, do not open the tray other than to remove or insert a disc. When using a disc with improperly attached label, the label edges may peel or the label may come off entirely inside the disc drive, leading to malfunction and damage of the drive. Before inserting a disc, make sure that the label is properly attached. In no event will Sony Corporation be liable for any damage or media loss caused by improper labels. Carefully follow the instructions of any label printing software and label products. Use of such products occurs entirely at the risk of the user. If the edge of the label on the disc is off the disc surface or the label is not sticky enough to stay on the disc surface, the label may stick to the interior of the disc drive and cause a malfunction of your drive. Make sure that the label is properly fixed on the disc surface before using the disc. Sony assumes no liability for any malfunction of your drive or damage to the media caused by improper labeling. Please thoroughly read instruction notes of your label software and label sheets. Do not touch the data side of the disc (opposite the label), and hold the disc as shown below. Continued on next page 23 GB

Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Do not store discs in locations subject to high humidity, high temperatures, direct sunlight, or high levels of dust. Take care not to spill any liquid on your discs. Return discs to their cases when not in use in order to prevent data damage. Use an oil-based felt pen when writing on a disc. Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it, as the disc may damage the drive. Wipe the outside of the drive with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, moisten the cloth with a mild, neutral detergent. Do not use solvents, cleaning alcohol, benzine, or other substances that may damage the finish. Cleaning the lens If you accidentally touch the lens with dirty fingers or if dust on the lens prevents the drive from operating properly, clean the lens. Lens 24 GB

Cleaning the disc Fingerprints and other contamination on the disc surface can lead to reading errors. Always keep the disc clean. To clean a disc, lightly wipe it from the center outwards. Getting Help This section provides information on how to get help and support from Sony, and on troubleshooting tips for your DVD±RW drive. About Sony s support options To remove stubborn stains, lightly moisten the cloth before wiping the disc, and use a dry cloth afterwards. Do not use benzine, record cleaning liquid, antistatic fluids, or other substances that may damage the surface of the disc. Never use cleaners on an unused disc. Use specific CD cleaners to take off dust. You may not be able to write data to a disc if there are scratches or dust on the unrecorded area. Be careful not to damage the discs. Sony provides several support options for your USB DVD±RW drive. When you have questions about your USB DVD±RW drive or the software, refer to the following: This guide explains how to use your USB DVD±RW drive. For customers in the United States and Canada The Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your VAIO computer and other Sony products that work with your computer. To contact Sony Customer Information Service Center, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Sony Computing Support provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for corresponding solutions online. You can visit Sony Online Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 25 GB

For customers in Europe VAIO-Link. For addresses and phone numbers, refer to http://www.vaio-link.com For customers in other countries and regions VAIO Website provides Frequently Asked Questions and solutions. vaio-online.sony.com/ Specifications Compatible discs DVD+R DL (Double Layer) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM CD-DA (audio CD) CD Extra (CD+) CD TEXT Photo CD Disc diameter: 12 cm 8 cm (reading only) Drive performance Data transfer rate Data read DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-ROM/ DVD-RW: max. 8x speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/ DVD-R DL (Dual Layer): max. 6x speed DVD-RAM: max. 5x speed CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM: max. 24x speed Data write DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R* 1 : max. 8x speed DVD-RW* 2 : max. 6x speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* 3, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)* 4 : max. 4x speed DVD-RAM* 5 : max. 5x speed CD-R: max. 24x speed CD-RW: max. 24x speed (DVD: 1x speed = 1350 KB/s, CD: 1x speed = 150 KB/s) Multi-session supported, 12/8 cm tray type 26 GB

*1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/ 1.2. *3 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *4 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *5 Cartridge type DVD-RAM cannot be used. Use only discs without a cartridge, or the cartridge removable type discs. DVD-RAM discs are not compatible for writing to DVD-RAM Ver. 1.0 (singlesided, one layer discs with a capacity of 2.6 GB) Connectors USB Mini-B (1) DC IN (1) AC adapter Input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz DC Output Output PC 5.2 V, 2.9 A Other specifications Power consumption Read/write: approx. 5 W Dimensions Approx. 5.4 0.8 6.1 inches (Approx. 135.5 19 155 mm) (w h d) Mass Approx. 15.6 oz. (440 g) (main unit only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Operating environment Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F (5 C to 35 C) (temperature gradient less than 18 F (10 C)/hour) Operating humidity 20% to 80% (no condensation), provided that humidity is less than 65% at 95 F (35 C) (hygrometer reading of less than 84 F (29 C)) Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F ( 20 C to 60 C) (temperature gradient less than 18 F (10 C)/hour) Storage humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation), provided that humidity is less than 20% at 140 F (60 C) (hygrometer reading of less than 95 F (35 C)) 27 GB

Troubleshooting If a problem occurs during operation of the unit, refer to the information provided in this section and in your Sony personal computer documentation. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. For contact information, see Getting Help on page 25. Also refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer. Symptom Tray does not open when the eject button on the unit is pressed. Cause/Remedy c Make sure that the AC adapter and USB cable are connected correctly, and that the personal computer is turned on. c In some cases, the tray may not open when the eject button is pressed. For information on how to remove the disc, see Removing a disc on page 17 or Help of the software being used with the drive. Tray does not open when the eject button in a software application is clicked. Tray is not locked. Tray locks and then opens again. c The software may be inhibiting disc access. For information on how to remove the disc, see Removing a disc on page 17, or Help of the software being used with the drive. c Push tray in fully. c Make sure that the disc is inserted with the label side facing up. c The disc or lens may be dirty. Clean as described on page 25. c The disc may be damaged. To confirm that the drive is not malfunctioning, insert another disc. c There may be condensation in the drive or on the disc. Remove the disc and allow the unit to stand for approximately one hour. 28 GB

Symptom Drive is not connected correctly to the personal computer. Cause/Remedy c The drive may not be connected correctly to the personal computer via USB cable. See Connecting the Drive on page 12. c To reset the USB interface, shut down your Windows operating system, turn the personal computer off, disconnect the power cord, and then reconnect and turn the power back on. c Disconnect the USB cable and the AC power adapter, and then reconnect them. If there is still no communication with the drive, restart the personal computer. c Depending on network settings, communication with the drive may stop after the personal computer returns from sleep mode. If this happens, configure your personal computer so that it does not enter into sleep mode. (For details, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer.) No sound from an audio CD or DVD, or low sound level. c The volume control of the personal computer may be set to Mute. (For details, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer.) c The volume control of the personal computer may be set too low. (For details, refer to the instructions or electronic manuals provided with your personal computer.) Sound skips during audio CD playback. c The disc may be scratched or dirty. Clean the disc or use another disc (see page 25). c Another application may be running. Shut down the other application. c The power management function of the personal computer may be active. Check the CPU speed setting. (For details, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer.) Continued on next page 29 GB

Symptom Disc is inserted but sound skips or data cannot be read. Cause/Remedy c Make sure that the disc is inserted with the label side facing up. c The type of disc may not be compatible with this drive. c The disc or lens may be dirty. Clean as described on page 25. c The disc may be damaged. To confirm that the drive is not malfunctioning, insert another disc. c The disc tray may be dirty. c There may be condensation in the drive or the disc. Remove the disc and allow the unit to stand for approximately one hour. Data transfer rate is low. Personal computer to which this drive is connected does not go into power saving mode. A CD-R or CD-RW disc created on another personal computer cannot be read. A music CD created using CD-RW cannot be played back on a CD player. c The power management function of the personal computer may be active. Check the CPU speed setting. (For details, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer.) c When the drive is operating, the personal computer may not go into power saving mode. To ensure a stable operation of the drive, set up the personal computer so that power saving modes will not be enabled. (For details, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer.) c You may not be able to read a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been created on the drive, or you may need to further process the disc on the personal computer that created the disc. For details, refer to the manuals provided with the device used to write data to the CD-R or CD-RW disc. c Music CDs created using CD-RW can only be played back on a CD player supporting CD-RW playback. 30 GB

Symptom DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, or CD-RW data reading or data writing failure. Cause/Remedy c See Precautions when writing data on page 19. c If writing fails due to a shortage of virtual memory on your personal computer, increase the amount of virtual memory, and then rewrite the data. To increase the amount of virtual memory, refer to Help and Support of Windows. c Frames of video may be dropped if your hard disk is not optimized. If this happens, optimize your hard disk. To optimize your hard disk, refer to Help and Support of Windows. Continued on next page 31 GB

Symptom Cannot write data. Cause/Remedy c If this drive has not been recognized correctly by the personal computer, normal read/write operation is not possible. See the section Drive is not connected correctly to the personal computer on page 29. c If the drive was brought from a cold to a warm location, condensation may have formed inside the drive. Allow the unit to stand for about an hour. c The DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD- RAM, CD-R, or CD-RW disc may already be full. If a disc is full, you cannot add data. c You cannot write data to DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD- RAM, or CD-R discs for which data writing ended in failure. Delete the data and then rewrite the disc. Follow the procedure below to delete data from DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or CD-RW discs. (Use the RecordNow! software.) For details on how to delete data, refer to Help and Support of Windows: c Once you write data to a DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, or CD-R disc, you cannot rewrite data on the disc. Also, you cannot delete data written on the disc. c Make sure that the disc has been inserted correctly with the side to be recorded facing down. 32 GB

Symptom Cannot write data on a DVD-RAM using Windows feature. Cause/Remedy c Change settings, following the procedure below (for Windows XP). 1 Click the start button, and then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the DVD-RAM drive icon, then click Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab, then uncheck the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 4 Click OK. Note If the Enable CD recording on this drive check box is unchecked, you cannot write data on a CD-R and CD-RW. To write data on a CD-R and CD-RW, ensure it is checked. You may not be able to add data on a DVD-RAM that has been written using the software installed on your personal computer using Windows feature, as the format may be different. Cannot play DVD-ROM or DVD video. c The region code of the DVD does not match the region code of the drive. For details, see Notes about DVD video discs on page 21. c If the DVD-ROM is dirty, carefully wipe it with a soft cloth. For information on disc maintenance, see Cleaning the disc on page 25. c Condensation may be found on this drive or a disc in the drive. Remove the disc from the drive and leave it for about one hour. Cannot perform personal computer recovery. Frames are dropped during DVD playback. c Make sure that the inserted disc is the recovery CD that came with the personal computer. c The power management function of the personal computer may be active. Check the CPU speed setting. (For details, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer.) 33 GB

AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduite les risques d incendie ou d électrocution, n exposez pas l appareil à la pluie ou à l humidité. A l intérieur de cet appareil, certains points présentent une tension élevée pouvant être dangereuse. N ouvrez pas le châssis. Ne confiez l entretien de l appareil qu à un technicien qualifié. Lors du raccordement au port USB, veuillez brancher l appareil sur le port USB portant la marque. Utilisez ce produit uniquement avec l adaptateur secteur fourni. Pour débrancher ce produit totalement de l alimentation secteur, débranchez l adaptateur secteur. La prise murale doit être située à proximité de l appareil et être facilement accessible. Pour les clients en Europe Ce produit est conforme aux directives européennes suivantes: Ce produit est conforme aux directives européennes suivantes: 2006/95/CE (Directives Basse tension), 2004/108/CE (Directives CEM). Ce produit est conforme aux normes européennes EN55022 Classe B et EN55024 pour une utilisation dans les environnements suivants : zones résidentielles, commerciales et d industrie légère. Le lecteur optique contenu dans ce produit entre dans la catégorie CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT et est conforme à la norme Sécurité des appareils à laser EN 60825-1. Un rayonnement laser de classe 3B visible et invisible est émis lorsque l appareil est ouvert. Evitez toute exposition à ce rayonnement laser. Confiez la réparation et l entretien uniquement à des techniciens Sony agréés. Toute réparation ou utilisation incorrecte est dangereuse. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO EN 60825-1 Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme aux exigences de la directive CEM concernant l utilisation d un câble de raccordement inférieur à 3 mètres (9,8 pouces). Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Le représentant agréé pour la compatibilité électromagnétique et la sécurité du produit est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question relative à la garantie ou aux réparations, adressezvous aux adresses reprises dans les documents de garantie et de réparation. Traitement des appareils électriques et électroniques en fin de vie (Applicable dans les pays de l Union Européenne et aux autres pays européens disposant de systèmes de collecte sélective) Ce symbole, apposé sur le produit ou sur son emballage, indique que ce produit ne doit pas être traité avec les déchets ménagers. Il doit être remis à un point de collecte approprié pour le recyclage des équipements électriques et électroniques. En s assurant que ce produit est bien mis au rebut de manière appropriée, vous aiderez à prévenir les conséquences négatives potentielles pour l environnement et la santé humaine. Le recyclage des matériaux aidera à préserver les ressources naturelles. Pour toute information supplémentaire au sujet du recyclage de ce produit, vous pouvez contacter votre municipalité, votre déchetterie ou le magasin où vous avez acheté le produit. 2 FR

Effectuer des copies et utiliser des CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD vidéo ou CD musicaux peut violer les lois sur les droits d auteur ou les conditions définies dans les licences de l utilisateur final fournies avec de tels disques. Conformez-vous aux lois du copyright et aux termes de la licence logicielle de l utilisateur final lors de la copie ou de l utilisation de CD et de DVD originaux. Si vous avez des questions concernant les lois sur les droits d auteur ou les termes de la licence logicielle de l utilisateur final, contactez les experts légaux appropriés. VAIO est une marque commerciale de Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows et Windows Vista sont des marques déposées de Microsoft Corporation aux Etats-Unis et/ou dans d autres pays ou régions. Les ordinateurs personnels Sony dotés de ce lecteur intègrent une technologie de protection des droits d auteur couverte par des brevets américains, ainsi que par d autres droits relatifs à la propriété intellectuelle. L utilisation de cette technologie de protection des droits d auteur doit faire l objet d une autorisation de Macrovision et est destinée exclusivement à une utilisation dans le cercle familial et d autres systèmes de visualisation limités, sauf autorisation contraire de Macrovision. Les opérations d ingénierie inverse et de démontage sont interdites. Les autres noms de systèmes, de produits et de services sont des marques commerciales de leurs propriétaires respectifs. Les symboles ou ne sont pas utilisés dans le présent document. Dans ce manuel, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition et Microsoft Windows XP Professional sont désignés par Windows XP. Dans ce manuel, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business et Windows Vista Ultimate sont désignés par Windows Vista. IBM et PC/AT sont des marques déposées d International Business Machines Corporation. Table des matières Aperçu... 4 Ordinateurs compatibles... 5 Disques compatibles... 6 Accessoires fournis... 9 Emplacement des commandes et des connecteurs... 10 Raccordement du lecteur... 11 Déconnexion du lecteur de l ordinateur... 13 Fonctionnement de base... 14 Informations de gestion de l alimentation... 14 Insertion d un disque... 14 Retrait d un disque... 16 Précautions à prendre lors de l écriture de données... 18 Enregistrement de données sur un DVD ou un CD... 19 Remarques lors de la lecture d un DVD vidéo... 19 Remarques sur les DVD vidéo... 20 Exécution d une restauration système sur un ordinateur... 21 Précautions... 22 Entretien... 23 Obtenir de l aide... 24 Spécifications... 25 Dépannage... 27 3 FR

Aperçu Ce produit est un lecteur DVD±RW doté d une interface USB. Le lecteur présente les caractéristiques suivantes : Possibilité d écrire les données sur une grande variété de disques comme des DVD+R DL (double couche), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (double couche), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R et CD-RW. Pour plus d informations sur le taux de transfert des données pendant l écriture des données, reportez-vous aux «Spécifications» (page 26). Lecture de disques DVD+R DL (double couche), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (double couche), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD- ROM, CD-R, CD-RW et CD-ROM. Les disques DVD-ROM sont lus à une vitesse de 8x max. (10 800 Ko/s) et les disques CD-ROM à une vitesse de 24x max. (3 600 Ko/s). Possibilité de lecture de CD audio et DVD vidéo numériques sur votre ordinateur à l aide du lecteur, si l ordinateur prend en charge cette fonction. Possibilité d être utilisé pour réinstaller facilement le système d exploitation de l ordinateur à l aide d un disque de restauration, si l ordinateur prend en charge cette fonction (voir page 22). Remarque Ce lecteur est encodé selon des codes régionaux et ne peut être utilisé que dans le pays ou la région où il a été acheté. 4 FR

Ordinateurs compatibles Ce lecteur peut être utilisé avec les ordinateurs personnels suivants, à l exception des modèles dotés d un lecteur optique intégré (à compter de décembre 2007) : Ordinateurs Sony VAIO préinstallés avec Windows XP ou Windows Vista VGN-UX**, VGN-G**, VGN-TZ** («**» est le numéro du modèle.) Ordinateurs IBM PC/AT préinstallés avec Windows XP ou Windows Vista Visitez le site Web indiqué dans la section «Obtenir de l aide» (page 25) concernant les modèles spécifiques. Remarques Ce lecteur ne prend pas en charge Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition ou les versions antérieures des systèmes d exploitation Windows. Ce lecteur peut être utilisé pour effectuer une restauration système sur un ordinateur personnel à l aide d un disque de restauration. Reportez-vous à la section «Exécution d une restauration système sur un ordinateur» à la page 22 pour connaître les appareils sur lesquels la restauration est possible. Le bon fonctionnement avec la configuration ci-dessus n est pas garanti. Le fonctionnement avec des ordinateurs montés par l utilisateur, des ordinateurs «Whitebox» et des ordinateurs dont le système d exploitation a été mis à niveau ou avec un système d exploitation à double amorçage n est pas garanti. Suite à la page suivante 5 FR