Dvd Operating Problems - Toshiba M105-S1021 - Satellite - Celeron M 1.46 GHz User Manual

DVD operating problems

If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able
to fix the problem yourself.
For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following
steps:
Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports.
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Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray.
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3 Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color (24-
bit). If it is set to 24-bit color, there may be a video
format error. To verify your display settings:
4 Clean the disc and try again.
A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried
several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an
authorized service provider to get it cleaned.
Verify that your computer recognizes your optical drive.
5
To do this:
Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The
optical drive should appear in the list.
See
6
instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical
drive properties.
7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on
optical drive and their operation.
Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes,
and then double-click Display.
Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. It
should be set to High Color (16-bit).
If it is not set to High Color, change the settings to 16-bit
color and click OK.
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