SONY. VAIO Notebook Notes on Use PCG-R505 Series VAIO Notebook Notes on Use Notice to Users 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. 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 ANYPARTICULAR 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 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. 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. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this aX 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 mark. Notice to Users 5 This unit has passed Wi-Fi certification, and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA (Wireless The Standard for Ethernet Compatibility Alliance). Wireless Fidelity. _ Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, Memory Stick and sare. , MagicGate Memory Stick and
: MovieShaker, PictureGear, PictureToy, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are 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. Owners 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-631L, PCG-632L, PCG-633L 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. CO VAIO Notebook Notes on Use Safety Information WARNING QO = To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture. Q) To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. C) Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm. QO 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. OQ) Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. QO Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm. Q) Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. QA socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible. OQ) i.LINK, PC Card, and USB connectors are not supplied with limited power sources. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase aye hazard. As the !aser 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 Q) Pour prvenir tout risque d incendie ou dlectrocution, garder cet appareil 4labri de a pluie et QO de humidit. Pour prvenir tout risque dlectrocution, ne pas ouvrir le chassis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien quA une personne qualifie. Ne jamais effectuer | installation de fil modem ou tlphone durant un orage lectrique. Ne jamais effectuer | installation dune prise tlphonique dans un endroit mouill 4 moins que la prise soit congue 4 cet effet. Mm Notice to Users CL} Ne jamais toucher un fil tlphonique a dcouvert ou un terminal 4 moins que la ligne tlphonique n ait t dbranch de I interface rseau. QO Soyez trs prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes tlphoniques. OQ Evitez dutiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique. Q) Nvutilisez pas le modem ni le tlphone pour prvenir d'une fuite de gaz vous tes prs de la fuite. Q) Lappareil doit tre le plus prs possible dune prise murale pour en faciliter 'acc&s.
() Des connecteurs i.LINK, PC Card, et USB ne sont pas fournis avec des sources d nergie limites. Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus prs. Avertissement: L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau lasar utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de dsassembler le boitier. Adressez-vous a un agent de service qualifi.
(Pour Ie lecteur Combo de D-RW/DVD, le lecteur DVD-ROM) Danger: Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Evitez lexposition directe au faisceau. Attention : Afin de rduire les risques d'incendie, nutilisez qu'un cordon de communication NO. 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. VAIO Notebook Notes on Use Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-631L PCG-632L PCG-633L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972
(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.
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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:
Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. QO Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Q) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Mm Notice to Users 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 non-compliant 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. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack. 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 to determine the maximum REN for the calling area. If the terminal 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. Tf trouble is experienced with this equipment, 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 Customer Service on the Web at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 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). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial utility service commission, public service commission, or corporation commission, for information.) VAIO Notebook Notes on Use FCC Radio Frequency Exposure (United States) This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, and feet). Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way. IC RSS-210 (Canada) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Lutilisation de ce dispositif est autorise seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt 4 accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique regu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. Pour empcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant I objet dune licence, il doit tre utilis 4 linterieur et devrait tre plac loin des fentres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne dmission) est install al exterieur, il doit faire P objet dune licence. Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and/or Terms of Service. For more detailed information, please contact:
CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudire, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet apparei! numrique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Mm VAIO Notebook Notes on Use Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Da not disassemble, heat above 140F (60C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionis qui sont endommages ou qui fuient. Une batterie non conforme prsente un danger d'explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant. Evacuer les batteries uses selon les directives du fabricant. La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil prsente un risque d'incendie ou de brilures chimiques. Ne pas dmonter, incinrer ou exposer a une temprature de plus de 60C. Evacuer promptement la batterie us6e. Garder hors de ports des enfants. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal EquipmentTechnical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be comected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5. The REN for this equipment is 0.2. MO Notice to Users AVIS DE L'INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS: L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le matriel homologu. Cette tiquette certifie que le matriel est conforme aux normes de protection, dexploitation et de scurit des rseaux de tlcommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matriel terminal. Le Ministre n assure toutefois pas que le matriel fonctionnera a la satisfaction de l'utilisateur. Avant d installer ce matriel, V'utilisateur doit sassurer quil est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de tlcommunication. Le matriel doit galement tre install en suivant une mthode accepte de raccordement. Labonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonces ci-dessus nempche pas la dgradation du service dans certaines situations. Les rparations de matriel homologu doivent tre coordonnes par un reprsentant dsign par le fournisseur. Lentreprise de tlcommunications peut demander 4 l'utilisateur de dbrancher un appareil a la suite de rparations ou de modifications effectues par l'utilisateur ou 4 cause de mauvais fonctionnement. Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit sassurer que tous les fils de mise 4 la terre de la source d nergie lectrique, des lignes tlphoniques et des canalisations deau mtalliques, sil y en a, sont raccords ensemble. Cette prcaution est particuligrement importante dans les rgions rurales. Avertissement: Lutilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-mme; il doit avoir recours A un service dinspection des installations lectriques, ou 4 un lectricien, selon le cas. AVIS: Lindice d quivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assign 4 chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccords A une interface. La terminaison dune interface tlphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, 4 la seule condition que la somme d indices dquivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs nexcde pas 5. Lindice dquivalence de la sonnerie de ce matriel est de 0.2.