Sony PCG5Q1L User Manual

Safety Information

Renseignements relatifs à la sécurité

Personal Computer / Ordinateur personnel

VGN-GS100 Series

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For customers in USA and Canada

Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au

Canada

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom or back panel of your Sony VAIO

computer.

Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to the model

and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.

Notice

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 WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE

SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY 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 CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE

UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT

BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER

EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN

ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES,

VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM

VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY

ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES.

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.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

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Certain 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 reconfigurations of

the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

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.

Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO

computer includes certain software versions

or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to U.S. customers only.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation 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.

Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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).

The Wireless LAN 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).

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Safety Information and Caution

Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See

the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for

the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/

for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada.

❑ 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.

❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the

network interface.

❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

❑ Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.

❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

❑ The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

❑ Do not use your computer directly on your lap. The temperature of the base of the unit will rise during normal

operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns.

❑ To prevent possible damage and risk of ignition 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 compartment.

❑ Always keep the battery pack installed while the computer is in use.

❑ 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.

❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide or as designated by Sony

in writing.

❑ Do not short-circuit the metal terminals of the battery pack or wet them with any liquid, for example, water,

coffee, or juice.

❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided

with this product. If either of these items needs to be replaced during the life of the product, be sure to use a

compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Information about compatible models can be found at

http://www.sony.com/vaio.

❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses and damages arising from:

- the use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO

computer; or

- the disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with any Sony battery pack.

❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction.

❑ Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as doing so may cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction.

❑ If using wireless LAN near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker.

❑ Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that may be caused when operating

this device.

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Wireless LAN Security

Creating security settings for the Wireless LAN is extremely important. Sony assumes no responsibility for any

security problems that may arise from the use of the Wireless LAN.

To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony

Service Center.

Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will

increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is

harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to the qualified personnel only.

For this optical equipment: Caution - Class 3B visible and invisible

laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to the beam.

Caution - To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger

UL listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord.

The following cautions apply to the models which support the IEEE 802.11a (5 GHz) standard.

Only use Wireless LAN indoors when using it with IEEE 802.11a (5 GHz).

High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-

5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to this device.

This device uses the 5 GHz band for wireless LAN communication and the maximum gain of the antenna in this

device is 5 dBi.

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