To play a dvd – Sony PCG-FXA63 User Manual
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To play a DVD
To play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVD
®
application. For more information on
WinDVD, see the Help menu WinDVD application.
Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD, quit any open applications.
Your optical drive can read most DVD-R media. When you are ready to play a DVD, read the suggestions below to maximize
your video viewing experience.
If you connect your notebook to a TV display, you may need to adjust the display resolution. Read the suggestions
below to set the display resolution to the proper dimensions. Also see
for more
information.
You cannot use the Fn + F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive.
Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker.
Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you have audio devices
connected, this could damage your hearing and the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD.
Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing. This may cause a malfunction, and you
may need to restart the DVD software.
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 notebook to malfunction.
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