problems with PCG-GRT785B

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Hey guys, was hoping u could help me with a few problems:

1) When i type in Word, something's definitely wrong, i.e. instead of u,i,o,p, i get 4,5,6,* etc. Also when i watch a movie with media player, it displays upside down???

2) I've only had my laptop for about 9 months but it's already getting slower and slower, and it crashes more often, ive tried doing the disk clean up.

Dunno if i should make use of my warranty before it runs out, do sony do general maintenance checks, kinda like servicing a car??

Also this might sound like a girly question but what's the best method to clean the keyboard and the screen to get rid of those greasy stains?

Cheers, any help would be appreciated.

[kee-lo_]

1) When i type in Word, something's definitely wrong, i.e. instead of u,i,o,p, i get 4,5,6,* etc. Also when i watch a movie with media player, it displays upside down???

Turn off number lock which is next to print screen.

2) I've only had my laptop for about 9 months but it's already getting slower and slower, and it crashes more often, ive tried doing the disk clean up.

Defragmenting the hard disk helps > Accessories > System > Disk Defragmentator.

Dunno if i should make use of my warranty before it runs out, do sony do general maintenance checks, kinda like servicing a car??

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