1. Download the SO-SJFK20C02H404US.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SO-SJFK20C02H404US.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. At the "Sony CD-R/RW/DVD-ROM CRX830E Firmware Update Utility for Microsoft® Windows® XP" box, click "Next".
4. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
5. At the "Warning" dialog box, click "OK".
6. At the "Firmware Update Tool ver 1.0 for VAIO" dialog box, click the "Update" button.
7. At the "Update Confirm..." dialog box, click "Yes" to restart the computer.
8. At the "Reboot Warning" dialog box, click "Reboot" to restart the computer.
9. Please wait while the DVD RW firmware is flashed.
   WARNING!!: Do not interrupt the update process, as it may damage the drive.

After the computer restarts, the firmware of Sony CD-R/RW/DVD-ROM CRX830E optical drive is updated.

This utility updates the firmware for the Sony® CD-R/RW/DVD-ROM CRX830E drive to support the playback of DVD+R Dual Layer single session finalized discs.

• During the installation of this update, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
• To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
• It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.