Sony PCG-R505GCK - Manual (Page 53)

Playing DVDs
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3 Select Restart, and then click OK on the Shut Down Windows dialog box
to restart the computer.
4 Insert the DVD into the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive.
5 Select a preinstalled DVD program in which to play the DVD. The
preinstalled DVD program launches the video automatically. See “Program
overview” for a description of your preinstalled DVD program. For detailed
instructions on how to use the preinstalled DVD program, see the help guide
included with the DVD program.
Frequently asked questions
How do I maintain CDs and DVDs?
❑ Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers. Fingerprints and
dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors.
❑ To clean the disc, hold the edge of the disc, and use a soft cloth to wipe the
surface from the center out. If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth
with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from
the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry, soft cloth.
❑ Do not clean the disc with solvents (such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or anti-static spray), which may damage the disc.
❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.
Why can’t I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen?
The display resolution may not be properly set. To adjust the display resolution,
see “Selecting a display mode” for more information. It is recommended that you
adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller, depending on the size of
the external display screen.
Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If
you have audio devices connected, this may damage your hearing and the
speakers. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD.
Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD.
Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access. This
may cause the computer to malfunction.