Sony PCG-FXA49 - Manual (Page 23)

Using the Optical Disc Drive
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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.
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 “Selecting the Display Mode” 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.
Manual eject hole
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Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD, quit any open applications.