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    Problems to look for in FZ series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Sponsi, Nov 19, 2007.

  1. Sponsi

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    I just received a FZ290 from Sony that I will be sending to a friend in Canada. Before I do so I would like to test it out. I've already checked the USB ports, DVD Drive, Memory card reader, sound and the screen for problems. Is there anything in particular that I should look for?
     
    Sponsi, Nov 19, 2007
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  2. centaurius

    centaurius Notebook Guru

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    Check the battery performance. The typical battery should last around 2 hours and 30 mins in a balanced performance (although sony states it should last 5 hours in low performance... right...)
     
    centaurius, Nov 20, 2007
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    scadsfkasfddsk Notebook Evangelist

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    He can driver updates and that himself right?
     
    scadsfkasfddsk, Nov 20, 2007
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    I will definitely check the battery, thanks centaurius.

    Yes, he can update all the drivers himself when needed.

    I also updated the RAM, and tested with Memtest - no errors. Anything else guys?
     
    Sponsi, Nov 22, 2007
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