Sony PCGA-UMS1 manual When using your notebook to play DVDs on your TV

Using the Optical Disc Drive

❑When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. With other profiles, the movies are choppy. As an alternative, you can set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection, which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD. See “Controlling Power Management” for information on how to set the power management profile.

Notes on CD and DVD media

❑Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD disc.

❑Disable the screen saver and the virus checker (if it is active).

❑Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access. This may cause the notebook to malfunction.

❑Do not drop or bend the disc.

❑Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause data errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.

❑For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out.

❑If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.

When using your notebook to play DVDs on your TV

❑If you connect a TV to your notebook to play DVDs, see “Selecting the Display Mode” for instructions.

❑The screen resolution must be set to 640 x 480 dots in order to play a DVD while using the TV Out jack. See “Connecting a TV Display” for more information.

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