Sony VAIO F22 VPCF22CFX User Manual

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User Guide
Personal Computer
VPCF2 Series 

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Contents
Before Use .......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 8
Getting Started.................................................................. 10
Locating Controls and Ports ........................................ 11
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 17
Connecting a Power Source...

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Precautions ..................................................................... 111
Safety Information ..................................................... 112
Care and Maintenance Information ........................... 114
Handling Your Computer........................................... 115
Handling the LCD Screen ......................................... 117
Using the Power Source ........................................... 118
Handling the Built-in Camera .......................................

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Before Use
Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined 
leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing 
experience.
!External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
 How to find specifications
Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer.
To find out about the...

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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
This section provides support information about your VAIO computer.
1. Printed Documentation
❑Quick Start Guide — An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc.
❑Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
❑Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support
✍Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support...

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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
2. On-screen Documentation
❑VAIO User Guide — General information of your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information.
To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual.
❑Windows Help and Support — A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you 
learn to use your computer.
To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the...

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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
3. Support Web Sites
If you experience any problem with your VAIO computer, launch the VAIO Care, which offers you various options to help you 
solve most problems. For details, see Using the VAIO Care (page 33).
If you need more assistance, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/
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When you contact VAIO Support, you will be asked for the serial number of the computer.
The serial number is a 15-digit number that can be found...

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Ergonomic Considerations
Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt 
to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments:
❑Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists 
in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Let your...

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Ergonomic Considerations
❑Viewing angle of the computer display – Use the display tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye 
strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness level of the display 
as well.
❑Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect 
lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and...

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Getting Started
This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.
!Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Upon completion, 
connect one device (for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers instructions.
❑Locating Controls and Ports (page 11)
❑About the Indicator Lights (page 17)
❑Connecting a Power...