Troubleshooting >
Display
What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected
to the HDMI output port?
Make sure you are using an HDCP-compliant display. The copyright protected content is not displayed on a non-HDCP
compliant display. See
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
or
Connecting a Computer Display or a
for more information.
Why doesn't my screen display a video?
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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
for changing the display output. Alternatively, you can press the
Fn
+
F7
keys to change the display output. See
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
for more
information.
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The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos. In such a case, lower the
resolution of the LCD screen.
To change the screen resolution, follow these steps:
1
Right-click on the desktop and select
Screen resolution
.
2
Click the drop-down list next to
Resolution
.
3
Move the slider up to increase or down to decrease the screen resolution.
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You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available. Right-click on the desktop, select
Screen resolution
, and click
Advanced
Settings
and the
Adapter
tab. The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of memory on your computer.
