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| − | + | '''DVD Issues:''' | |
| + | If you've installed restricted extras and there is still no playback on DVDs, open a terminal window and enter the following: | ||
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| + | <code>sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh</code> | ||
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| + | After it has installed, reboot the computer in terminal using <code>sudo reboot</code> | ||
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| + | '''Webcam Testing:''' | ||
| + | If the laptop has a webcam, we'll test this using Cheese. | ||
| + | Open terminal and enter the following: | ||
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| + | <code>sudo apt-get install cheese</code> | ||
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| + | After it has installed, reboot the computer in terminal using <code>sudo reboot</code> | ||
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| + | Once it has rebooted, go to MENU >> MULTIMEDIA >> CHEESE The program should instantly recognize the onboard camera. | ||
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| + | '''Testing HDMI or DisplayPort:''' | ||
| + | Using the proper adaptor and a DVI cable, connect the laptop up to an external monitor. Go to MENU >> SETTING MANAGER >> DISPLAY. | ||
| + | Select both the monitor and the laptop, allowing the laptop to clone the display onto the monitor. [''Aradan to add other trouble shooting 8/9/2013''] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:15, 9 August 2013
DVD Issues: If you've installed restricted extras and there is still no playback on DVDs, open a terminal window and enter the following:
sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh
After it has installed, reboot the computer in terminal using sudo reboot
Webcam Testing:
If the laptop has a webcam, we'll test this using Cheese.
Open terminal and enter the following:
sudo apt-get install cheese
After it has installed, reboot the computer in terminal using sudo reboot
Once it has rebooted, go to MENU >> MULTIMEDIA >> CHEESE The program should instantly recognize the onboard camera.
Testing HDMI or DisplayPort:
Using the proper adaptor and a DVI cable, connect the laptop up to an external monitor. Go to MENU >> SETTING MANAGER >> DISPLAY.
Select both the monitor and the laptop, allowing the laptop to clone the display onto the monitor. [Aradan to add other trouble shooting 8/9/2013]