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Useful Information
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Magnetic sensor
The magnetic sensor on the computer operates by detecting geomagnetism.
Therefore, the magnetic sensor may not function properly and it readings may
be inaccurate, especially in the following environments.
Inside or near steel structures such as buildings or bridges
Inside or near automobiles, or near train power lines
Near metallic furniture or appliances
When the AC adaptor or other peripheral devices are brought closer to the
computer
Nearmagnets,speakers,orotherobjectswithstrongmagneticelds
The magnetic directions indicated by the magnetic sensor may not be accurate
immediatelyafterpurchaseorinenvironmentswithpoormagneticelds.
In such cases, turn on the computer and move it as follows.
A
Hold the computer so that its display side is facing the ground and level.
B
While keeping the computer level, rotate it 90 degrees or more clockwise.
C
Return the computer to position
A
, and rotate it 90 degrees or more coun-
terclockwise.
D
Return the computer to position
A
.
E
Tilt the computer 90 degrees or more to the left so that the left side of the
computer tilts down.
F
Return the computer to position
A
, and tilt it 90 degrees or more to the right
so that the right side of the computer tilts down.
CAUTION
●Holdthecomputerrmlywhenmovingit.Strongshocksfromdroppingthe
computer may result in damage.