Sony PCG-GRV550 VAIO User Manual page 53

1.
Click Start on the Windows
and System. The System Properties window appears.
2. Select the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window
appears.
3. Double-click the listed DVD/CD-ROM drive. The Properties window appears.
4. Click the Properties tab, and click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device
check box, if it is not selected.
5. Select the Driver tab, and click Driver Details to confirm the driver software.
 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

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.
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If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged. See
Battery for more information.
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If the display mode is set to external display, use the Fn+F7 key combination. See
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
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?
The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set to 1280 x 1024 or greater. To change
the video resolution, follow these instructions:
If you are using a TV or A/V Out jack, plug the audio-video (AV) cable into the computer before you start the computer.
Also, set the screen resolution to 800 x 600 dots or 1024 x 768 dots.
1.
Right-click the desktop, and select Properties from the shortcut menu. The Display Properties dialog box
appears.
2.
Select the Settings tab.
3.
Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video
resolution.
How do I switch the computer screen (LCD) from LCD to TV?
Press Fn+F8 to select either the computer or TV display. See
taskbar, and click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance,
®
for more information.
and press D twice.
Selecting a display mode
Using the
Selecting a display mode
for more information.
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