Sony PCGA-DVD51 User Manual

4-647-113-11(1)2000 Sony CorporationDVD-ROM DrivePCGA-DVD51Operating Instructions

107 Ensure that “Floppy disk drive” is checked and thesupplied floppy disk is inserted in the floppy diskdrive. Then, click [Next].8 Wait until the se

116 Select “SCSI controllers” from “Hardware types”and then click [Next].7 Click [Have Disk].8 Check that the supplied installation disk is in theflop

12Installing the driver (WindowsR 2000Professional)1 Connect the floppy disk drive to the computer.If you use a USB floppy disk drive, it can beconnec

13Using the DVD-ROMdriveThis section describes how to connect the DVD-ROMdrive to your notebook computer and how to insert orremove a disc.Connecting

14Using the DVD-ROM drive (continued)Notes• The disc tray does notopen by simplyconnecting the drive’sAC adapter and pressingthe eject button. Before

15Notes• When removing theDVD-ROM drive whilethe notebook computeris off, it is not necessaryto follow steps 1 ~ 4 onthis page (WindowsR98/95) or 1 ~

16Using the DVD-ROM drive (continued)For notebook computers with WindowsR2000 Professional1 Terminate the software application that is usingthe DVD-

17Inserting a discBefore attempting to insert a disc, connect the ACadapter and then turn on the notebook computer.1 Press the eject button.The disc t

18Using the DVD-ROM drive (continued)Removing a discConfirm that the BUSY indicator is not flashing andpress the eject button.When the disc tray does

19Playing a DVD-VIDEOTo play a DVD-VIDEO disc, your notebook computermust meet the following requirements.– CPU : 400 MHz PentiumRII processor or high

2– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on ac

20Using the DVD-ROM drive (continued)3 Ensure that “DVD-VIDEO” is checked and click[OK].The setting is complete. Close the window andremove the disc.

21• If you use a Sony C1 Series Notebook Computer,some part of display will not appear depending ontitles of software.Display modes while playing a DV

22Using the DVD-ROM drive (continued)Notes about DVD-VIDEO discsRegion code of DVD-VIDEOs you can playRegion code indications such as 1 are labeled on

23Notes• The following notebookcomputers do notsupport digital audioCD playback.PCG-505GX, 505GTo playback audio CDsuse the audio cable RK-G136, sold

24ReinstallingWhen the notebook computer does not work properly,you can reinstall the hard disk using the DVD-ROMdrive and “Product recovery CD” suppl

25SafetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplugthe DVD-ROM drive and have it checked by qualifiedpersonnel before operating it

26Cleaning the casingClean the casing with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth slightlymoistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use anytype of a

27Handling• To keep the disc clean, handle it only by the edges. Do nottouch the surface.• Do not write on or stick paper or tape to the surface of th

28DiscCompatible discs• DVD-ROM• DVD-VIDEO• DVD-R (reading only)• CD-R (reading only)• CD-RW (reading only)• CD-ROM• Photo CD (multisession)• CD-DA (m

29AC adapterPower requirements100-240V AC, adjustable, 50/60 HzPower consumption 15W max.Output voltage and current10 Vmax., 1.5 AOther Specifications

3Welcome!Thank you for purchasing the SonyDVD-ROM drive PCGA-DVD51. Beforeoperating the drive, be sure to read thismanual thoroughly and retain it for

30This section describes how to get help and supportfrom Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for yourDVD-ROM drive.About Sony’s Support OptionsSony

31TroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficultieswhile using the DVD-ROM drive, use thistroubleshooting guide to help remedy the pr

32Troubleshooting (continued)The DVD-ROM drive is not detected by thenotebook computer or the POWER indicator doesnot light.c Ensure that the driver

33The sound skips during digital audio CD playback.c Another application may be functioning. Exit theother application.To playback an audio CD while a

34The notebook computer cannot enter powersaving mode.c The notebook computer may not be able to enterpower saving mode while accessing the DVD-ROM dr

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4Table of ContentsOverview... 5Usable discs...

5The DVD-ROM disc is a data memory medium thatcan be used to read a program or other data for acomputer only. You cannot save your own data on it.The

6Usable discs1)To play CD-R discswritten using“DirectCD“ software,close the operationwhen the writing isfinished.2)If you use a WindowsR98 models and

7Unpacking theDVD-ROM driveAfter taking the DVD-ROM drive out of the box,check that the package contains the components listedbelow.If anything is mis

8Locating the controlsand connectors1 DC IN connector2 LINE OUT connector3 POWER indicator4 Manual eject hole5 Eject button6 BUSY indicator7 Manual ej

9Setting up theDVD-ROM driveIf you are using one of the following modelsPCG-505GX, 505G, 505FX, 505F, 505TX, 505TS, 505TR,Z505SX, Z505S, Z505HSK, PCG-