Sony PCG-F280 Laptop User Manual


 
Getting Help
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If your computer locks up while playing a DVD-ROM/CD-ROM,
stop the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, and restart the computer by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
My software program “locks up” or crashes
Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical
support. See the online version of Read Me First for a complete list of
phone numbers.
My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open
Make sure the computer is turned on.
Press the Eject button on the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive.
If the Eject button does not work, you can open the tray by inserting a
sharp, pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button.
I cannot play a CD-ROM
Make sure the label of the CD-ROM is facing up.
If the CD-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.
Check the speaker volume.
I cannot play a DVD-ROM
If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD
player, it could be that the DVD-ROM you are trying to play is
incompatible with the DVD-ROM drive in your notebook computer.
The region code is listed on the disc’s packaging.
If you hear audio but cannot see video, your computer’s video
resolution may be set too high. For best results, change the Windows
Control Panel/Display/Settings to 800 x 600 using 256 colors.
Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete may result in data loss in files that are currently open.