❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. Some brands of DVD recordable media do
not work.
What should I do if I cannot play discs?
The optical disc drive on your computer may have been disabled in the BIOS setup screen. Follow the steps and the tip in
Disabling Built-in Devices
Display
Why did my screen go blank?
❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). If
the computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode. See Using the
Power Saving Modes
❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit.
❑ If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged. See Using the
Battery Pack
(page 22)
❑ If the display output is directed to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Combinations and Functions with
the Fn Key
(page 32)
Why doesn't my screen display a video?
❑ If the display output is directed to the external display and the external display is disconnected, you cannot display a video
on your computer screen. Stop video playback, change the display output to the computer screen, and then restart video
playback. See Selecting Display Modes
Fn+F7 keys to change the display output. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
information.
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to enable the drive.
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for more information.
for more information.
for more information.
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for changing the display output. Alternatively, you can press the
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Troubleshooting
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