Sony PCG-GRV670 VAIO User Manual page 45

Playing DVDs on a TV
Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Doing
so may cause the computer to malfunction.
To play a DVD
1.
Close all open programs.
2.
Disable the screen saver and the virus checker.
3.
Set the power management profile to DVD, if you are using battery power. Follow these steps:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Right-click the CPU icon
purchased.
3. Select Profiles from the shortcut menu, and then select DVD from the submenu menu. You can also
select Automatic Profile Selection, which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a
DVD is inserted into the optical drive. See
4.
Connect the TV to the computer. See
5.
Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as WinDVD, by following these steps:
1. Click Start on the taskbar, and point to All Programs.
2. Select a program, such as WinDVD, to play the DVD. For instructions on how to use a program, see the
help guide included with the DVD program.
6. Select a display.
1. Press the Fn+F8 keys to view the image on either the computer screen (LCD) or the TV. See
display for more information.
The Fn+F8 keys 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.
7.
Insert the DVD into the optical drive.
Systems equipped with a CD-RW/DVD drive or DVD-RW drive can read DVD and most DVD-R discs.
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 the computer is playing the DVD.
Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. This may cause the
computer to malfunction.
or Profile icon on the Windows
Conserving Battery Power
Connecting your computer to a TV
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for more information.
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