Sony PCG-V505 series User Manual
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Using your VAIO computer
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I cannot play a DVD when using two screens
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When you use two screens at the same time (LCD and TV / LCD and CRT), the following errors will occur:
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You will see a Hardware Overlay error message if you attempt to launch Click to DVD.
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You cannot play a DVD with Windows Media Player version 9*.
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You cannot play a DVD with Real One Player. This is because your computer uses the "video overlay"
when two screens are in use. The software applications above do not support this feature, which is
why the problems occur*.
when two screens are in use. The software applications above do not support this feature, which is
why the problems occur*.
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You will not have a problem in the following situations:
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When you use a CRT or an LCD display on its own.
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When you play MPEG files which are recorded on the hard drive with Windows Media Player 9 or
RealOne Player*.
RealOne Player*.
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Depending on your model. Read the Specifications document for more information.
The reading speed of CD/DVD-RWs is very slow
Generally, the reading speed of a CD/DVD-RW is slower than that of a -ROM or -R. The reading speed can
also vary depending on the type of format.
also vary depending on the type of format.
The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed
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Check that the computer is turned on.
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The CD-writing application software may be stopping the disk from being ejected.
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Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode.
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Make sure that the power profile you are using is not Ultimate Battery Life. Please use AC Power
(when using AC power) or Maximum Battery Life (when running on batteries).
(when using AC power) or Maximum Battery Life (when running on batteries).