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My LCD does not display anything
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Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is
turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the
computer is on.
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Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged.
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The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key
to activate the display.
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The video output may be directed to an external display attached
to the port replicator. Press Fn+F7 until video output appears on
the LCD.
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
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Try restarting the computer. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start
button, click Shut Down, and then click Restart the computer.
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If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step, you can
restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
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If Ctrl+Alt+Delete does not work, slide the power switch toward the
front and hold it for four seconds. This turns off the power.
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If your computer locks up while playing a CD-ROM, stop the
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.
I cannot print
Try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the
Printer/FDD tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to
bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bidirectional, change it to
ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the online
manual Customizing Your VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook for
details on using Sony Notebook Setup.
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Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in
data loss in files that are currently open.