Safety Information
Renseignements relatifs à la sécurité
Personal Computer / Ordinateur personnel
VGN-AW Series
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, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment 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.
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.
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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.
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).
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Safety Information and Caution
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.
❑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-8152L (the external TV tuner
bundled models only) for safe operation.
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To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.
Caution - Class 3B visible and invisible laser radiation when open.
Avoid direct exposure to the beam.
The optical disc drive of your computer is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Products Safety
Standard IEC/EN 60825-1.
Repair and maintenance of this equipment should be made only by
Sony authorized technicians. Improper use and repairs can create a
safety hazard.
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.
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