Sony PCG-F630, PCG-F610 manual My computer locks up, My software program locks up or crashes

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Troubleshooting

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The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly

Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the manual supplied with your display for more information.

My computer “locks up”

Try restarting the computer. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Restart the computer.

If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step, you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

If the previous step does not work, press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds. This turns off the power.

If your computer locks up while playing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, stop the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete may result in data loss in files that are currently open.

My software program “locks up” or crashes

Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support.

My CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open

Make sure the computer is turned on.

Press the Eject button on the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

If the Eject button does not work, you can open the tray by inserting a pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button.

I cannot play a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

Make sure the label of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is facing up.

If the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM requires software, make sure the software is installed according to the program’s instructions.

Moisture condensation may have occurred. Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while the computer is turned on.

Clean the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.

Check the speaker volume.

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