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Using Your VAIO Computer >
Using Various Functions with Built-in Sensors
Notes on using the built-in digital compass❑The digital compass on the desktop displays the direction in whi ch you are currently facing by detecting ambient
geomagnetism. Because geomagnetism is affected by ambient environment, the d igital compass may not display the
correct direction at the following locations:
❑Inside an elevator or a room surrounded by ferroconcrete or steel-frame walls
❑Locations surrounded by ferroconcrete structures, such as a footbridge or a concourse
❑Locations near or inside a train or a car
❑Locations near a transformer on the ground or high-voltage power lines
❑Locations near metallic products, such as a metallic desk or metallic furniture
❑Locations near magnets or magnetized products, such as speakers
❑A direction displayed by the digital compass on the desktop may change after you adjus t the viewing angle of the
computer screen. This is normal and does not indi cate a malfunction. In such a case, calibrate the digital compass with
the VAIO Control Center.
Notes on holding your computer❑Be sure to use the supplied hand strap whenever you operate the computer while holding it i n both hands to prevent
accidental dropping of the computer. For information on how to attach the han d strap to the computer, see Attaching the
Hand Strap (page 18).
❑Do not wear the hand strap around your neck.
❑Do not grasp the hand strap to carry your computer around as it may cause the computer to hit against surrounding
objects, resulting in damage to the computer.
❑Do not hold the bottom of your computer for an extended period of time, as it may cause low-temperature burns.