Sony PCG-GRX690P - Manual (Page 185)

 Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not use it for at least one hour.
 Make sure the digital CD audio is enabled for your optical drive. Follow these steps:
 Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System
. The System Properties window appears.
 Select the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears.
 Double-click the optical drive to open the submenu.
 Double-click the listed drive name, and select the Properties tab.
 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device check box.
Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank?
 Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or is in a power saving mode (Standby or
Hibernate).
 Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on. The power indicator on the computer will
be on if the computer is on.
 Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged.
 If the computer is in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to activate the computer screen.
 If the display mode is set to external display, press and hold the Fn key while you press F7 several times.
Why don't my changes appear on the computer screen (LCD)?
You may need to refresh the computer screen. Press the Windows key and press D twice.
How do I adjust the image on the TV screen?
Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the guide that came with your display for more
information.
How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen?
The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set to 1024 x 768 or greater. To change
the video resolution, follow these instructions:
If you are using a TV or A/V Out jack, plug the audio-video (AV) cable into the computer before you start the computer.
Also, set the screen resolution to 640 x 480 pixels.
1. Right-click the desktop, and select Properties from the shortcut menu. The Display Properties dialog box
appears.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video
resolution.
How do I switch the computer screen (LCD) from LCD to TV?
Press Fn+F8 to select either the computer or TV display. See Selecting a display mode for more information.
The Fn+F8 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive. Switching the
display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction, and you may need to restart the DVD
software.
Is the CD-RW reading speed slower than the CD-ROM or CD-R reading speed?
Generally the CD-RW reading speed is slower than the CD-ROM and the CD-R reading speeds, although reading speeds
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