Sony PCG-K15 User Manual download pdf (Page 59)

Playing DVDs on your computer

Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD-R discs on your computer.

To play a DVD while using AC power

Close all open programs.

Insert the DVD into the optical drive.

Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD

, by following these steps:

Click Start on the taskbar, and point to All Programs.

Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to play the DVD. For instructions on how to use a

program, see the help guide included with the DVD program

To play a DVD while using battery power

Set the power schemes to Presentation. See To select a power scheme for more information.

To adjust the brightness of the computer screen (LCD):

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To increase brightness, press the Fn key while tapping the F6 key.

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To decrease brightness, press the Fn key while tapping the F5 key.

The lower the brightness the more battery power you conserve.

For more information on conserving battery power, see Conserving Battery Power.

Insert the DVD into the optical drive.

Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, by following these steps:



Click Start on the taskbar, and point to All Programs.



Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to play the DVD. For instructions on how to use a

program, see the help guide included with the DVD program.

Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you have audio devices

connected, this may damage your hearing and the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD.

Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD.

Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. This may cause the

computer to malfunction.

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