Sony PCG1H1L User Manual

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Notebook Computer

VGN-U Series

Quick Start

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Notice to Users

© 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This
manual and the software described herein, in whole or
in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced
to any machine-readable form without prior written
approval.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO
W ARRANTY WITH R EGARD T O THIS MANUAL,
THE SOFTWA RE, OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY
EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE
WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any
modification to this manual or the information
contained herein at any time without notice. The
software described herein is governed by the terms of
a separate user license agreement.

This product contains software owned by Sony and
licensed by third parties. Use of such software is
subject to the terms and conditions of license
agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the
software may not be transported or used outside the
United States. Software specifications are subject to
change without notice and may not necessarily be
identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require an
additional charge. Subscriptions to online service
providers may require a fee and credit card

information. Financial services may require prior
arrangements with participating financial institutions.

As an ENERGY

STAR® Partner , Sony
Corporation has
determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR® Office
Equipment Program is an international program that
promotes energy saving through the use of computers
and other office equipment. The program backs the
development and dissemination of products with
functions that effectively reduce energy consumption.
It is an open system in which business proprietors can
participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office
equipment such as computers, displays, printers,
facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are
uniform among participating nations. ENERGY STAR
is a U.S. registered mark.

The Wirele ss LA N
functionality, which is
incorporated into
selected models only,
has passed Wi-Fi
certification and
complies with the
interoperability
specifications
established by WFA
(Wi-Fi Alliance).

Sony, Click to DVD, DVgate, DVgate Plus,
Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate Memory
Stick, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, PictureGear
Studio, SonicStage, VAIO, and the V AIO logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

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Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows
logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM.
Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and
Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated. PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix
Technologies Ltd.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate
that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The
i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the
software applications, operating system, and
compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an
i.LINK connection may not communicate with each
other. Please refer to the documentation that came with
your compatible i.LINK device for information on
operating conditions and proper connection . Before
connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your
system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm
their operating system compatibility and required
operating conditions. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.

End User / Product Activation
Requirements

Certain software product(s) included with this
computer may include features such as copy protection
and content management technology. Use of the
software product(s) requires agreement to applicable
end user agreements and full compliance with
applicable product activation procedures. Product
activation procedures and privacy policies will be
detailed during initial launch of the software
product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the
software product(s) or reconfiguration of the
computer, and may be completed by Internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on
the bottom of your Sony VAIO computer. Refer to the
model and serial number when you call your Sony
Service Center.
Model Number: _________________________
Serial Number: ________________________

Safety Information

WARNING

❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose

your computer to rain or moisture.

❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open the

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

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❑ A socket outlet should be as close as possible to

the unit and easily accessible.

❑ i.LINK, PC Card, and USB connectors are not

supplied with Limited Power Sources.

❑ To prevent possible damage to your computer

during transportation, first attach any supplied
connector covers and slot protectors in their
appropriate locations, and secure the battery
pack in the battery bay.

❑ Do not use or store your computer in a location

subject to: Heat sources, such as radiators or air
ducts; direct sunlight; excessive dust; moisture
or rain; mechanical vibration or shock; strong
magnets or speakers that are not magnetically
shielded; ambient temperature higher than 95ºF
(35ºC) or less than 40ºF (5ºC); and high
humidity.

❑ Only genuine Sony batteries may be used with

this computer.

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