Sony VAIO F22 VPCF22CFX User Manual

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Precautions
This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.
Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
❑Safety Information (page 112)
❑Care and Maintenance Information (page 114)
❑Handling Your Computer (page 115)
❑Handling the LCD Screen (page 117)
❑Using the Power Source (page 118)
❑Handling the Built-in Camera (page 119)
❑Handling Discs (page 120)
❑Using the Battery Pack...

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Safety Information
Safety Infor mation
Computer
❑Use your computer on a solid, stable surface.
❑It is recommended that you do not use your computer directly on your lap. The temperature of the base of the unit may 
rise during normal operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns.
❑Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables.
❑Keep small par ts such as Memory Stick and Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children. There is a risk of 
swallowing them....

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Safety Information
Battery Pack
❑Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
❑For your safety, it is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that 
meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Some VAIO computers may only function 
with a genuine Sony battery pack.
❑Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.
❑Keep the battery...

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Care and Maintenance Information
Care and Maintenance Information
Computer
❑Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry or lightly moistened cloth with a mild detergent solution. Do not use an abrasive pad, 
scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer. 
❑Make sure you unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before cleaning your computer.
 
LCD Screen
Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen. Rubbing the...

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Handling Your Computer
Handling Your Computer
❑If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove the battery 
pack. You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again.
❑Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer.
❑Do not place your computer in a location subject to: 
❑Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts
❑Direct sunlight
❑Excessive dust
❑Moisture or rain...

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Handling Your Computer
❑To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly.
❑Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. The LCD 
screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress, and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to 
malfunction. To open the computer, hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other. To carry 
the computer with the lid...

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Handling the LCD Screen
Handling the LCD Screen
❑Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This could damage the LCD screen. Be sure to block direct sunlight when 
using your computer near a window.
❑Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it. This could cause a damage.
❑Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen. This does not 
indicate a malfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the...

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Using the Power Source
Using the Power Source
❑Do not share an AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a photocopier or a shredder.
❑You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by 
sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example.
❑Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use any other AC adapter as it may 
cause a malfunction.
  

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Handling the Built-in Camera
Handling the Built-in Camera
❑Do not scratch or soil the area on and around the built-in camera, as it may cause poor quality images.
❑Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in camera regardless of your computers power state, as it may 
cause the camera to malfunction.
  

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Handling Discs
Handling Discs
❑Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Be sure to hold the disc by its edges and central 
hole, as shown below: 
❑Never affix an adhesive label to a disc. This will affect the use of the disc and may result in irreparable damage.