Sony PCG-GRX700K User Manual

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3.

If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections
between the speakers and the computer.

4.

Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps:

1.

Click Start, and point to Settings, Control Panel, and click System. The System Properties
window appears.

2.

Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box. A window with a
listing of the computer's hardware devices appears.

If a "X" or an exclamation point appear on the listed device, you may need to enable the device or

reinstall the drivers.

3.

Double-click the optical drive to open the submenu.

4.

Double-click the listed drive name, and select the Properties tab.

5.

Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device check box, if it is not
selected.

You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details.

6.

Click OK to close the window.

Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD. Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in
the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction.

If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical drive. Check the DVD package to
make sure the region code is compatible with the optical drive.

If you notice condensation on the computer, do not use the computer for at least one hour. Condensation can
cause the computer to malfunction.

Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank?

Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode (Standby
or Hibernate). If the computer is in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to activate the computer screen. See

Using power saving modes

for more information.

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.

If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged. See

Using the

Battery

for more information.

If a TV is connected to the computer, the display may be set to the TV. Press the Fn+F8 keys to switch the display
to the computer screen (LCD). See

Selecting a display

for more information.

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.

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

for more

information. It is recommended that you adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels or smaller, depending on the
size of the external display screen.

How do I adjust the image on the TV screen?

Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the help guide that accompanied your display for more
information.

How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen?

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