1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. The System Properties window appears.

2.Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box. A window with a listing of the computer's hardware devices appears.

3.Double-click the optical drive to open the submenu.

4.Double-click the listed drive name, and select the Properties tab.

5.Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device check box, if it is not selected.

You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details.

6.Click OK to close the window.

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 for more information.

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.

If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged. See Using the Battery for more information.

If the display mode is set to external display, use the Fn+F7 key combination. See Selecting a display mode for 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 and press D twice.

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 larger than 1024 x 768. Adjust the video resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller. To change the video resolution, follow these instructions:

If you are using the A/V Out jack, plug the audio-video (AV) cable into the computer before you start the computer.

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?

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