Sony VAIO PCG-GR300 User Manual
VAIO® Notebook
Notes on Use
PCG-GR300 Series
VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use
Notice to Users
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Notice to Users
Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, Memory Stick and , MagicGate Memory Stick and
MEMORY STICK
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, MovieShaker, PictureGear, PictureToy, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony
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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 registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. 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.
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook. Refer
to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.
Model Numbers: PCG-881R, PCG-884L, PCG-885L, PCG-886L
Serial Number:________________________
Registering Your Notebook
Sony is proud to offer you state-of-the-art multimedia computing technology. In order for Sony to
provide you with the highest caliber of technical support and inform you of new product
developments and upgrades, please take a few moments to register your notebook.
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VAIO ® Notebook Notes on Use
Safety Information
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture.
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To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
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locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been
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disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.
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Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible.
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i.LINK®, PC Card, and USB connectors are not supplied with limited power sources.
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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 the eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
(For CD-RW/DVD Combo 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 telecommunication
line cord.
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et
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de l’humidité.
Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier
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son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.
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Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que
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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
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téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau.
Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.
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Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique.
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N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la
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fuite.
L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.
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Des connecteurs i.LINK, PC Card, et USB ne sont pas fournis avec des sources d’énergie
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limitées.
Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le
plus près.
Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les
risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est
dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous
à un agent de service qualifié.
(Pour le lecteur Combo de CD-RW/DVD, le lecteur DVD-ROM) Danger: Radiation laser
visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition directe au faisceau.
Attention : Afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de
communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.
If you have questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service
Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451
Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Computing Support on the Web at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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