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Print Screen key won't copy screen image

Topic started on Jul 10, 2012 8:06 PM , last reply on Jul 11, 2012 3:25 AM

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BrownToad
BrownToad
2 posts since
Jul 10, 2012

Can anyone help with PrtSc?

 

I have tried using the PrtSc key to copy my screen image onto a blank Word page. When I open the Word page and select paste, instead of the screen image copying I always get a small black blob created. It seems to make no difference as to what I try to copy (eg a pdf page or anything else on the screen), the result is always the same. I have also tried Ctrl with PrtSc, and Fn with PrtSc, and Alt PrtSc, all without success.

 

The laptop is Sony Vaio VPCSE (Home 7) and only 1 month old. I have never had this problem on other computers, and my old Dell (XP) works perfectly in this respect.

 

I have tried all advice from Google search pages regarding this, and in frustration am trying this discussion forum - really hope someone can help!

 

Could it be the PrtSc key is not correctly linked to the function, and if so can it be corrected?


Tags: screen, copy, print, prt, sc
  • rich912
    rich912
    9,295 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Jul 10, 2012 11:47 PM

    Hi BrownToad,

     

    See whether there is anything of help in this link.

     

    http://www.buzzle.com/articles/print-screen-not-working.html

     

    Rich


    Go n-éirí an bóthar leat
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  • BrownToad
    BrownToad
    2 posts since
    Jul 10, 2012
    Written on Jul 11, 2012 1:29 AM

    Thanks Rich for the link. I eagerly tried everthing in that link, and nothing worked. The snipping tool produced exactly the same tiny black blob, instead of the image selected.

     

    I will try to contact Sony via their chatline (if they have one).


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  • nimbystripes
    nimbystripes
    42 posts since
    Jun 4, 2012
    Written on Jul 11, 2012 3:25 AM

    Does your Vaio have a "Fn" key available beside the Windows key? Use it with the Print Screen button. If not, try using a screen capture software and see if your Print Screen button will work.


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