Sony VPCY21DGX, VPCY21CGX, VPCY21BGX, VPCY2190X, VPCY216GX Safety Information

Safety Information

Safety Information
Renseignements relatifs à la sécurité

Renseignements relatifs à la sécurité
Información de Seguridad

Información de Seguridad

Personal Computer / Ordinateur personnel / Computadora Personal

VPCY21 Series

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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, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of
your Sony VAIO

location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Notice

© 2010 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.

®

computer. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure

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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.

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.

❑ Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your skin. Remove the AC adapter away from your body if it

becomes warm and causes discomfort.

❑ 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.

❑ 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; excessively high and low temperatures; 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.

❑ 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.

❑ Check for and respect airline restrictions on use of wireless capabilities. If use of the wireless function is

prohibited on the airline, turn off the WIRELESS switch on your computer before boarding.

❑ 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.

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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 se trouve 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.

❑ 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.

❑ Ne mettez pas l'adaptateur C.A. en contact avec votre peau. Éloignez l'adaptateur C.A. de votre corps s'il

devient chaud et qu'il cause un inconfort.

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

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

❑ N'utilisez pas votre ordinateur et ne le rangez pas dans un endroit exposé à des sources de chaleur, comme des

radiateurs ou des conduits d'air ; le rayonnement solaire. Ne l'exposez pas non plus à une quantité excessive de
poussière ; à l'humidité ou la pluie ; à une vibration mécanique ou à un choc ; à des aimants puissants ou à des
haut-parleurs non protégés contre les champs magnétiques ; à des températures extrêmement basses ou hautes
et à une humidité intense.

❑ 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.

❑ 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®, ou par le
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.

❑ Renseignez-vous auprès de la ligne aérienne sur les restrictions sur l'utilisation des capacités sans fil et

soummettez-y vous. Si la ligne aérienne interdit la fonction sans fil, placez l'interrupteur WIRELESS de votre
ordinateur en position arrêtée avant de procéder à l'embarquement.

❑ 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.

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To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.

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

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.

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.

For models with the wireless WAN function only

Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following
Patents:

4,901,307 5,490,165 5,056,109 5,504,773 5,101,501

5,506,865 5,109,390 5,511,073 5,228,054 5,535,239

5,267,261 5,544,196 5,267,262 5,568,483 5,337,338

5,600,754 5,414,796 5,657,420 5,416,797 5,659,569

5,710,784 5,778,338

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