H E L P !! burning problems

[luansille]

Hi

I've got a Sony Vaio model VGN-FS115S and have problems burning onto dvds.

The dvds are Philips DVD+RW. I have used Sonic Record Now.

When I make an attempt it spits our the dvd and tells me to put in a new cd. There is nothing wrong with the disc - they are brand new (got 25 of them).

Don't really think it should matter but it is the same whether I want to burn music or a movie.

So, does it matter which dvds I use? Can I not use the dvd but should I use cds instead? Are there a difference besides the amount you can save on them and does it really matter?

What do you suggest I do?

Thanks!

[Vas]

Are youtrying to make the recovery discs?
If that's the case for some reason it won't let you use DVD RW

[rich912]

Trying different brands of media is worth a try – Memorex, Verbatim, Sony, also try DVD -RW.

However, with this model, there is always the possibility that your optical drive is a DW-D56A and this may be the root cause. Do a search on this forum “DW-D56A”.

[Vas]

Hi 

I've got a Sony Vaio model VGN-FS115S and have problems should I use cds instead?

Does your model not support DVD+/-RW?

[rich912]

Does your model not support DVD+/-RW?

This model supports both + & - RW.

[luansille]

Apparently it should support DVD+/-RW

Have not made a recovery disc yet........ Had the laptop for 6 months but never really needed to burn anything or had time to play around with it (and do the receovery disc).

Will check if I have a DW-D56A drive.

Can't believe how quickly I got 3 responses! You guys are amazing.

S

[luansille]

this links to the specifications if that is of any help

http://www.vaio-link.com/specifications/specifications.asp?l=en&m=1810

[rich912]

To identify the model of optical drive, open either My Computer or Explorer, right click on the drive, select properties and click on the hardware tab.

[luansille]

hmm looks like I have DW-D56A. Is this a troublesome one?

[rich912]

I am afraid so.

As I suggested, do a search for DW-D56A on this forum (or Google) and all will be revealed:smileysad: