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VAIO Notebook
Notes on Use
PCG-GR300 Series
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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 ANY PARTICULAR
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Notice to Users Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, Memory Stick and , MagicGate Memory Stick and MEMORY STICK TM , 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,
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VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use Safety Information WARNING ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your notebook 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
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Notice to Users ❑ 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. ❑ Des
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VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-881R PCG-884L PCG-885L PCG-886L 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
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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 receptio
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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) th
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Notice to Users RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHI
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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. Do not disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from child
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Notice to Users AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur. Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’ut
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VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use Notes on Removable Hard Disk Drive Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the hard disk drive and related components. Sony cannot guarantee the hard disk drive against any damage caused by its removal from the drive bay, or from any mishandling of the unit resulting in physical damage. If removing the hard disk drive, take care not to expose it to ESD or static electricity. The hard drive is sensitive to shock and mishandling; therefore, it is important to handle
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Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations Your notebook is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments. ❑ Position of your notebook — Place the notebook directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arm
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VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use ❑ If the notebook is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your notebook. In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your notebook. If any problems occur, unplug your notebook, and contact your Sony Service Center. ❑ The notebook uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the notebook a suitable distance away from the set. ❑ Use only speci
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© 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, DVgate, Handycam, MovieShaker, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in USA 4--661-996-11 DRAFT
