Sony PCG-VX80 Users guide

VAIO® Computer
Safety Information

PCG-VX80 Series

Safety Information

Notice to Users

© 2002 Sony El ectronics Inc. All rights reserved. T his manual and the sof tware describe d herein, in
whole or in par t, may no t be re produ ced, t ransl ated, or redu ced t o any machi ne-r eadab le form wit hou t
prior wri tt e n 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 WARR ANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR ANY PART IC ULAR 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 SOFTW ARE , OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINE D 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 soft w a r e described here in is governed by the ter ms
of a separate us er license agreement .

This prod uct contains softw are 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. Sof tware specifi cations are subject
to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require an addit ional charge. Subscriptions to onli ne 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

The International
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the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy
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targeted pr oducts are off ice equipment such as computers, displays, printers, fac s imiles and copiers.
Their standards and logos are uniform among participating na ti ons.
registered mark.

ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that

ENERGY ST AR® guidelines for energy efficiency .

ENERGY STAR is a U.S.

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Notice to Users

The Wireless LAN PC card which is incorporated into this unit has
passed Wi-Fi certification, and complies with the interoperability
specificat io ns est ablis h ed by WEC A (Wireless Eth e rnet Co m pati bi lity

Alliance).

Sony , DVgate, Hand ycam, i.LINK, Mavica , MagicGat e™ Memory S tick and , Memory Stick
and , MovieShaker , PictureGear, PictureT oy, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of

MEMORY STICK

TM

Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of Micros oft Corporation. I ntel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademar ks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of I B M. Acrobat Reader,
Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Premi ere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoeni x Technol ogies Ltd.

This prod uct incorporates copyright protect ion technology th at is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights ow ned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be author ized by Macrovisio n
Corporat ion, and is intended for home and other lim ited viewing uses only unless other w ise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation . R everse 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 appl ications, operati ng s ystem, and
compatible i. LIN K devices. All pro ducts wit h an i.LIN K conn ection may not commu nicat e with each
other. Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for
information on operating conditions and proper connection. Befor e connecting comp atible i.LINK
PC peripheral s 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
respecti ve ow ners.

Microsoft note

Certain soft ware prod uct(s ) incl uded wit h thi s compu ter may in clude feat ure s such as copy pr otect ion
and content management technology. Use of the software product(s) requires agreement to appli cable
end user agre ements and full compliance with applicab le 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 tel e phone (toll charges may apply).

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO C omputer. Re f e r
to the model and s erial number when you call your Sony Service Center.
Model Numb ers: PCG-551L
Serial Number:________________________

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Safety Information

Safety In fo r mation

WARNING

❑

To pr event 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 du ring an electrical sto rm.
❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to repo r t a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
❑ A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible.
❑ i.LINK, PC Card, and USB connectors ar e not supplied with Limited Power Sources.

To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.
Caution: The use of optical inst ruments with this product will increase eye hazar d.

As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the ca bi net . Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

(For CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive) Danger:
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunicatio n line cord.

AVERTISSEMENT

❑

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et
de l’humidité.

❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’él ectrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier

son entret ien qu’à une personne qualifiée.

❑ Ne jamais eff e ctuer l’installation de fil mode m ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.
❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que

la prise soit conçue à cet effet.

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Notice to Users

❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne

téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau.

❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes tél é phoniques.
❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique.
❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le télép hone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la

fuite.

❑ L’appareil doi t êt r e le plus près possible d’une prise murale po ur en faciliter l’accès .
❑ Des connecteurs i.LINK, PC Card, et USB ne sont pas fournis avec des Sources d’Énergie

Limitées.

Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le
plus prè s.

Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les
risques pour les yeux . P ui s qu e le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est
dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez­vous à un agent de se rvice qualifié.

(Pour le lecteur Combo de CD-RW/DVD, le lecteur CD-ROM, le lecteur DVD­ROM) Danger: Radiat ion laser visible et invis ible si ouvert. Évitez l ’ exposition
directe au fa isceau.

Attention : Afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de
communic ation N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

If you have ques tions about this product, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service
Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC; or write to the Sony Customer Informa ti on Service Center at 12451
Gateway Bl vd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Safety Information

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformi ty

Trade Name: Sony

Model No.: PCG-551L

Responsibl e Par ty: Sony Electr onics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderk amack Road

Oradell, NJ 07649

Telephone:
(For FCC-rela te d ma tter s only.)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1)This devi ce may not cause harmful interference.
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interf erence that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the i ns tructions, may ca us e
harmful inter f e r ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
televisi on reception, w hich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on , t he us er is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measur es :

201-930-6972

❑ Reorient or r elocate the receiving antenna.
❑ Increase the separation between the eq uipment and the receiver.
❑ Connect the equ ipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver is

connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are caution ed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could
void your authority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC
Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals is
likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.

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Notice to Users

All cables us ed to connect perip her als must be shielded and grounded. Oper ation with cables,
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and
television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipm ent complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a l abel
that contains, among other information, the FCC Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) for this
equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

This modem uses th e U SOC RJ-11 telephone jack.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line.

Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs shoul d not exceed five (5.0). To be
certain of the nu mber of devices that may be con nected to the line, as det ermined by the total RENs,
contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the term inal equipment ca us es harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify
you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make chan ges in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedu res that
could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide
advance notice in order for you to ma ke the necessary modi fications in order to maintain
uninterrup te d servic e .

If trouble i s experienced with this equipment, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service
Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC; or write to the Sony Customer Informa ti on Service Center at 12451
Gateway Bl vd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Repair of t his equipment should be made only by a So ny Service Center or Sony authorize d agent.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

This equip ment cannot be used on pub li c coin service prov ided by the telephone company.
Connection to P arty Line Service is subj ect to state and possible pr ovincial tariffs. (Contact the state
or provincial utility service commission, public service commission, or corporation commission, for
information.)

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure (United States)

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environm ent. Thi s eq uipmen t shou ld be i nstal led an d op erat ed wit h mini mum d ista nce o f 8 inche s ( 20
cm) between the radiator and body (excluding extr emities: hands, wrists, and feet).

Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way.

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Safety Information

IC RSS-210 (Canada)

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfe r ence, including interference that may cau s e undesired
operation of the device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors
and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is
installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada
technical s peci fications were met.

L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas
produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage
radioélect rique reçu, même si ce brouil lage est suscepti ble de compromettre le fon ctionnement du
dispositif.

Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit être
utilisé à l’interieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal.
Si le matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

L ’expression “IC:” avant le numéro d’homologation/enregistrement signifie seulement que les
spécifica tions techniques d’I ndustrie Canada ont ét é r es pectées.

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protect ion Act of 1991 m akes it unlawf ul for any pers on to use a computer
or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such
message clearl y cont ains , i n a mar gin at th e top or bo tto m of each tran smitt ed page o r on t he fir st page
of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or
individual s e nding the message, an d the telephone number of the sending machine or such business,
other ent ity, or individual.

In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software
documentation.

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more
detailed information, please contact:

CRTC
Ter rasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du P or tage, 5 étage Hull PQK1A 0N2.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet àppare il numérique de la clas s e B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Notice to Users

RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by

returnin g your used rechargeable batteri es to
the collection and recycling location nearest
you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837,
or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium- Ion batteries .

RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM

RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS
AUX IONS DE LITHIUM

Les accumulat e ur s aux ions de lithium so nt
recyclables.

Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver
l’environnement en rapp ortant les piles usées
dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus
proche.

Pour plus d’informations s ur le recyclage des accumulateurs, tél éphonez le numéro gratuit 1-800­822-8837 ( Etats-Units et Canada uniquement), ou visitez htt p://www.rbrc.org/.

Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommagées ou qui
fuient.

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Safety Information

Do not handle damaged o r leaking lithium ion batteri es.
Danger of explosion if b at t e ry is incor rectly rep laced. Replace only with the s ame or

equivalent type recommended by the manu fa cturer. Discard used batt eries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The battery pack use d in this device may present a fire or chemica l b urn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C) or i ncinerate. Dispose of
used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionisé qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient.
Une batterie non c onforme p résen te u n danger d' expl osion . La re mplac er seu lemen t

par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le f abricant.
Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant.

La manu tention i nc orrecte du modu le de bat terie de cet appareil présente un risque
d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinére r ou exp oser à une
température de plus de 60°C. Évacuer promptement la batteri e usée. Garder hors
de portée des enfan ts.

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Notice to Users

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the
equipment meets cer tai n teleco mmuni ca tions networ k pr otecti ve, op erat ional and s afety r equi rement s
as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment T echnical Requirements document(s). The
Departmen t does no t gua ra nt ee the equ ip m ent w ill ope ra te to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the
facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connecti on.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradat ion of service in some situ ations.

Repairs to certified equipm ent should be coordin ated by a representat ive designated by the supplier.
Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the
telecommunications company cau s e to request that the user disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power
utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This
precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the
appropriate electric inspec ti on authority, or electric ian, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) assigned to each terminal devic e pr ovides an
indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement
that the sum of t he R ENs of all the devices does not exceed 5. The REN for this equipment is 0.2.

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Safety Information

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matér iel homologué.
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de

sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescr ivent les docume nts concernant les
exigences techniques relatives au matériel termi nal. Le Ministère n’ass ure toutefois pas que le
matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
installat ions de l’entreprise l ocale de télécommunicati on. Le matériel doit égal ement être installé en
suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordeme nt. L’ abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la
conformit é aux c onditi on s énon cées ci- des sus n’emp êche pas l a dégra dati on du s ervi ce dans certai nes
situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonné es par un représentant désigné par le
fournisse u r. L’entreprise de télécomm un ic ations peut deman der à l’utilisateur de débr anc her un
appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de
mauvais fonctionnement .

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source
d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont
raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; i l doit avoir
recours à un service d’inspection des installations él ectriques, ou à un élect r icien, selon le cas.

AVIS: L’indi ce d’équivalence de l a s onnerie (IES) assi gné à chaque dispos it if terminal indique le
nombre maxima l de terminaux qui pe uvent être raccordés à une interface.

La terminai s on d’une interface t éléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques
disposi ti f s , à la seule condit ion que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonneri e de tous les
dispositi f s n’excède pas 5. L’indice d’ équivalence de la s onnerie de ce matériel est de 0.2.

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Bundled Optical Disc Drive

Bundled Optical Disc Drive

To prevent fire or s hock hazard, do not exp ose t he unit to rain or moisture.
Dangerous ly high voltages are present inside th e unit. Do not open the cabine t.

Refer servicing to qualified personn el only.
Danger: Vi s ib le and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to

beam.

For Customers in the USA

Owner’s Record

The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom of the drive. Record the serial
number in the s pace provided below. Refer to this number whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding th is pro duc t.

Model No. PCGA-CRWD1
Serial No .

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e lim its are designed to provide reasonable prot ection
against har mful interference in a residential installation. T his equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and us ed in accordance w it h the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee th at interferenc e
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
televisi on reception, w hich can be determined by turning the equi pment off and on, the us er is
encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❑ Connect the equ ipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The shielded interface cable rec ommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order
to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to subpart B of Par t 15 of FCC.

You are caution ed that nay changes or m odifications no t expressly approved in this manual coul d
void your authority to operate this equipment.

For questi ons regarding your pr oduct or for the Sony Customer Inform ation Service Center nearest
you, call 1 -888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961 -7669 in Canada.

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Safety Information

The number below is for FCC related matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Sony

Model No.: PCG-CRWD1

Responsibl e Par ty: Sony Electr onics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderk amack Road

Oradell, NJ 07649

Telephone:
(For FCC-rela te d ma tter s only.)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1)This devi ce may not cause harmful interference.
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interf erence that may cause

undesired operation.

201-930-6972

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties

Laser Out put: 51.1 mW (CD )

1.28 mW (DVD)

W a ve Length: 785 nm (CD)

660 nm (DVD)

The use of optical in s t ruments with this pr oduct will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to be am.

Ergonomic Considerations

Ergonomic Considerations

Your computer is a portab le device and can be used in a variety of environments. Wheneve r pos s ible,
you sh ou l d ap ply the follow in g er gonomic cons iderat ions for bo t h statio na r y and porta ble
environments.

❑ Position of your computer — Pla ce the computer direct ly in front of you as you work . Keep

your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the
keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. T a ke
breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may str a in muscles
or tendons.

❑ Furni ture and po sture — Sit in a chair with good back sup port an d armre s ts. Adj ust the le vel

of the chair s o your feet are flat o n the floor . A footrest may mak e you more comfortable. Sit in
a relaxed, upright posture a nd avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

❑ Viewing angle of the computer’s display — Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best

viewing angle. Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display. Following these
suggestions can reduce eye stra in and muscle fatigue.

❑ Lighting — Choose a lo cation where windows and lights do not create glare and refl ection on

the display. Use indirect ligh tin g to avoid brig h t spo ts on the displ ay. You can als o purc has e
accessories f or your display that help reduce glare. Pr oper lighting adds to your comfort and
work effectivene s s.

❑ Placement of an external display — When using an external display, set the display at a

comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower
when you are sitti ng in fron t of th e monito r.

Notes on Setup

❑ Do not place you r computer in a location sub ject to:

❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or ai r ducts
❑ Direct sunlight
❑ Excessive dust
❑ Moisture or rain
❑ Mechanical vibration or shock
❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded
❑ Ambient temperature of more t han 95º F (35º C) or less than 40º F (5º C)
❑ High humidity

❑ Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s electromagnetic field

may cause a malfunction.

❑ Provide adequat e air circu latio n to pr eve nt inter nal heat bui ldu p. Do not place yo ur comp ut er on

porous surfa ces suc h as rugs or blan kets , or near mat eri als such as cur tains or draperi es that may

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block its ventilation slots . Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back panel of
the computer.

❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense

inside your co mput er. In this case , allow at lea st an hou r befor e turni ng on you r compu t er . I f any
problems occur, unplug your computer, and contact yo ur Sony Service Ce nter.

❑ The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV

reception. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set .

❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherw ise, problems may resu lt .
❑ Do not us e cu t or da maged co nn e ction c ab le s .
❑ If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your

computer is responsible for a problem, th e telephone company may bill you for the service call.
Also, if yo u do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affe cti ng the telephone li ne,
the teleph one company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem.

Handling Your Computer

❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent

solution . Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer.

❑ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer, shut down your computer and then

unplug it . You m ay want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating
it any further.

❑ Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer.

Cleaning Your Computer

❑ Make sure to dis c onnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.
❑ Avoid rubbing the L CD scr e en as this can damage the s c r een. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the

LCD screen.

❑ Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not

use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Handling the LCD Screen

❑ Do not leave the LCD fa cing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful when usi ng the

computer near a window.

❑ Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could caus e a malfunction.

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Ergonomic Considerations

❑ Using the computer in low temperature condition s may produce a residual image on the screen.

This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperat ur e, the screen retur ns
to normal.

❑ The screen becomes warm during operati on. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
❑ The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black

points and/or bright poin ts (red, blue, or green) that conti nuously appear on the LCD. This is a
normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

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