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DVD operating problems

5Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD-ROM drive. To do this:

Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The DVD-ROM drive should appear in the list.

6See “Checking device properties” on page 292 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVD- ROM properties.

7Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD-ROM drives and their operation.

A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title.

Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps:

1Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop.

2Click Properties.

3Click the Screen Saver tab.

4Deselect Shut off Monitor.Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window.

To change the screen’s display resolution:

1Click Start, Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

2Click Appearance and Themes, and double-click the Display icon.

The Display Properties dialog box appears.

3Click the Settings tab.

4Next to the words Desktop Area, move the slider to a lower setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480.

5Click OK.