Sony VAIO VGN-AR170P, VAIO VGN-AR190G, VAIO VGN-AR150G, VAIO VGN-AR170, VAIO VGN-AR130G Safety information

Personal Computer / Computadora Personal

VGN-AR100 Series

Safety Information / Información de Seguridad

! IMPORTANTE!

Por favor lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes de conectar y operar este equipo. Recuerde que un mal uso de su aparato podría anular la garantía.

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 back panel of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number 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.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Notice

© 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. 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 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.

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.

Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony.

Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.

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

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 trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency.

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).

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).

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/.

❑ 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.

❑ i.LINK, PC Card, monitor, DVI, and USB connectors are not supplied with Limited Power Sources.

❑ To prevent possible damage to your computer during transportation, first attach any supplied con nector covers

and slot protectors in their appropriate locations, and secure the battery pack in the battery bay.

❑ 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.

❑ This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.

❑ 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 9 inches (22cm) away from the pacemaker.

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

this device.

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 drive cabinet. Refer servicing to 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 telecommunication line cord.

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 56505850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to this device.

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

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.

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