Sony
Notebook U
s
er Guide
Getting help
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If the disc does not come out when you press the eject button, go to
Windows Explorer
or
My
Computer
. Select the drive, click the right button of your mouse and select
Eject
or press the
<Fn>
+
<E>
keys to open the disk tray.
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If the
eject
button does not work, you can open the tray by inserting a sharp, pointed object into the
hole to the right of the
eject
button.
I cannot play a CD-ROM
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After inserting the CD, wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it.
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Make sure the label of the disc is facing up.
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If the disc requires software, make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the
program.
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Check the volume of your speakers.
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Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner.
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Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer for at least 1 hour before turning
it on.
I cannot play a DVD-ROM
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If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it could be that the DVD-ROM you
are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD-ROM drive on your notebook. The region code is listed
on the packaging of the disc.
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If you hear sound but cannot see a picture, your computer's video resolution may be set too high. For
best results, change the resolution in the Windows
®
Control Panel
-
Display
to a lower resolution.
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If you see a picture but cannot hear any sound, check all of the following:
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Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player.
