Sony VAIO F22 VPCF22CFX User Manual

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Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
Updating Your Computer
Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computers efficiency, 
security, and functionality.
The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on 
the computer.
❑Windows Update
Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen...

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Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
Using the Antivirus Software for Your Computer
Protect your computer against computer viruses by using the antivirus software.
You can keep the antivirus software current with the latest updates by downloading and installing the updates from the web 
site of the manufacturer. To update the antivirus software, find the antivirus software installed on your computer from the 
following and follow the steps.
!Your computer must be connected to...

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Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
Using the VAIO Care
With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to keep it running at an 
optimum level. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer. The VAIO Care will provide 
appropriate measures to solve the problem.
To launch the VAIO Care
❑On models with the ASSIST button
Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on.
❑On models without the ASSIST button...

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Using Your VAIO Computer
This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.
❑Using the Keyboard (page 35)
❑Using the Touch Pad (page 38)
❑Using Special-function Buttons (page 39)
❑Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 41)
❑Using the Built-in Camera (page 43)
❑Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44)
❑Using Memory Stick (page 52)
❑Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 59)
❑Using the Internet (page 63)
❑Using the Network (LAN) (page 64)
❑Using...

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Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
✍Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching.
Combination/Feature Function
Fn +  (F1): touch pad operationDisables and enables the touch pad.
Fn + % (F2): muting Turns on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones.
Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume control Changes the volume level.
To...

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Using the Keyboard
 Fn +  /T (F7): display outputSwitches the display output between your computer screen and an external display. Press the 
Enter key to select the display output.
!If you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is selected as the display 
output destination, the computer screen goes blank. In such a case, press the F7 key twice while holding 
down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to the...

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Using the Keyboard
Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings
Some features and options may not be available on your computer.
If your computer is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set the keyboard light to automatically turn on and off according 
to ambient light intensity.
Additionally, you can set a time period to turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations.
To change the backlit keyboard settings
1Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO...

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Using the Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad
You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
✍You can disable/enable the touch pad by pressing the Fn+F1 keys. You can also use the VAIO Control Center to change the touch pad settings.
!Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the 
keyboard for pointer operations.Action Description
Point...

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Using Special-function Buttons
Using Special-function Buttons
Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.
Touch Sensor Buttons
Each touch sensor button has the indicator light above the button. When you touch the button, the corresponding indicator 
light turns...

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Using Special-function Buttons
Function Buttons
 
Special-function button Functions
ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is on.
While the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can 
be used to recover the computer in case of emergency, for example, when the Windows does not start. See 
Using the VAIO Care (page 33) for more information.
!Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is in Hibernate...