Sony VGN-AW190Y User Manual [en, es, fr]

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Personal Computer / Ordinateur personnel / Computadora Personal / Computador Pessoal

VGN-AW100 Series

! 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 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.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Notice

© 2008 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.

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.

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.

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/ 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.

- 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.

❑ For models with a TV tuner, the cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with

ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93.

❑ For models with an external TV tuner: the tuner shall only be used with PCG-8131L (the external TV tuner

bundled models only) for safe operation.

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 56505850 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.

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.

Avertissement

Pour toute question concernant ce produit, veuillez ècrire à Sony Customer Information Service Center au 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA ou retrouves le Sony Customer Service (service consommateur de Sony) sur Internet à : http://www.sony.ca/support/.

❑ 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’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien

qu’à une personne qualifiée.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil modem 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.

❑ 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 téléphoniques. ❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique. ❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la fuite. ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. ❑ Ne posez pas l'ordinateur directement sur vos genoux. Durant le fonctionnement normal, la température

augmente et cela pourrait créer un inconfort ou des brûlures.

❑ Afin de prévenir des indemnités à votre ordinateur pendant la transportation, attachez d’abord tous les volets

de connecteurs et protecteurs d’emplacements comme il faut, et insérez la batterie dans le logement de la batterie.

❑ Toujours conserver la batterie installée pendant que l’ordinateur est en cours d’utilisation. ❑ Évitez d'utiliser ou de ranger votre ordinateur dans un endroit soumis à : des sources de chaleur telles que des

radiateurs ou des bouches d'aération ; la lumière directe du soleil ; une poussière excessive ; l'humidité ou la pluie ; des vibrations ou des chocs mécaniques ; des aimants puissants ou des haut-parleurs dépourvus de blindage antimagnétique ; une température ambiante supérieure à 35°C (95°F) ou inférieure à 5°C (40°F) ; et une forte humidité.

❑ N'essayez pas de charger le module batterie d'une autre façon que celle décrite dans le Guide de l'utilisateur ou

dans la documentation écrite de Sony.

❑ Ne court-circuitez pas les bornes métalliques de la batterie et ne les humectez pas avec un liquide comme de

l'eau, du café ou du jus.

❑ Pour votre sécurité, Sony recommande d'utiliser uniquement le module batterie et l'adaptateur secteur de

marque Sony fournis avec ce produit. Si l'un de ces éléments devait être remplacé durant le cycle de vie du produit, veillez à utiliser un module batterie ou un adaptateur secteur compatibles de marque Sony. Des informations sur les modèles compatibles sont disponibles sur : http://www.sony.com/vaio.

❑ Sony rejette toute responsabilité en cas de perte ou de dommages engendrés par l'utilisation de modules

batterie ou d'adaptateurs secteur de marque autre que Sony avec votre ordinateur VAIO désassemblage ou l'altération des modules batterie Sony.

❑ Ne pas utiliser le réseau local sans fil dans les hôpitaux car cela risquerait de provoquer le mauvais

fonctionnement des appareils médicaux.

❑ Ne pas utiliser le réseau local sans fil dans un avion car cela risquerait de provoquer le mauvais

fonctionnement des appareils de vol.

❑ Si vous utilisez le réseau local sans fil à proximité d’un stimulateur cardiaque, assurez-vous qu’il est au moins

à 8 pouces (20 cm) du stimulateur cardiaque.

❑ Sony n'est pas responsable des interférences que vous risquez de rencontrer ou qui risquent d'être provoquées

lors du fonctionnement de cet appareil.

❑ Pour modèles munis d’un syntoniseur télé, le système de cablodistribution devrait être mis à la terre

conformément à la norme ANSI/NFPA 70, en particulier à l'article 820.93 du National Electrical Code (NEC) des États-Unis.

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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 oculaires. Le rayon laser utilisé dans ce produit représentant un danger pour les yeux, n'essayez pas de démonter le boîtier. Ne confiez l'entretien qu'à un technicien qualifié.

Pour cet équipement optique : Avertissement - Rayonnement laser visible et invisible de classe 3B en cas d'ouverture. Evitez toute exposition au faisceau.

Avertissement - Afin de réduire le risque d'incendie, utilisez uniquement un câble de transmission certifié No. 26 AWG, UL ou CSA de plus grand diamètre.

Les avis suivants se rapportent aux modèles qui prennent en charge la norme IEEE 802.11a (5 GHz).

Utiliser le réseau local sans fil à l’intérieur uniquement lorsqu’il est utilisé avec IEEE 802.11a (5 GHz).

Les radars à haute puissance sont alloués en tant qu’usagers principaux (ce qui signifie qu’ils ont la priorité) de 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et ces radars pourraient provoquer des interférences ou encore des dommages à l’appareil.

Ce périphérique utilise une bande de fréquences 5 GHz lors de communication sans fil LAN et le gain maximal de l’antenne de l’appareil est de 5 dBi.

Sécurité du réseau local sans fil

La création de paramètres de sécurité pour le réseau local sans fil est extrêmement importante. Sony n’est pas tenu responsable des problèmes de sécurité susceptibles de se produire lors de l’utilisation du réseau local sans fil.

Regulatory Information

If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCG-8131L

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA

Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.)

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

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Model No.: A313A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features)

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

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

858-942-2230

FCC Information

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. 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference 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 television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❑ Connect the equipment 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the 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 noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom or back panel of the equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11C telephone jack.

A telephone plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. 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 should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is a REN of

0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

If this equipment causes 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 changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/.

Connection to a Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information.

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges.

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