> Fortunately my dad lives nearby and he assured me that it wasn't
> a major malfunction or breakdown, but there's actually a setting
> in the computer to turn the screen sideways like that, though
> whoever would want to view their monitor with their head cocked
> to the side all day is beyond me.

> Since all my main information and setting boxes are in Japanese,
> I couldn't find the setting to change it back, but I did manage
> to find the problem online, so, in case you ever accidentally
> turn your screen sideways, here's what you do:

> Press CTRL/ALT/up arrow one after the other (not simultaneously)
> and it will switch the direction of your screen.

> Now, I dare you to give it a try and see what happens!

Thank you so much! It worked!