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Personal Computer / Computadora Personal
VGN-AR300 Series
Safety Information / Información de Seguridad
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.
!
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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 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 © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohi
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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, an
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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 n
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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 the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to 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 A
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Avertissement ❑ 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.
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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 pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de service qualifié. Pour cet équipement : Attention—Classe 3B Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition au faisceau. A
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Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 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-8X1L, PCG-8X2L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this 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 cab
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02-D110 This supplier’s declaration of conformity applies to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. 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, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on
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Avis de L’Industrie Canada REMARQUE : Cet équipement est conforme aux Spécifications Techniques des Équipements Terminaux d’Industrie Canada en vigueur. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0,1. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de termiaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’ind
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Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Notification De Produit De Macrovision Ce produit intègre une technologie de protection de la loi sur
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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 children. Do not short-circui
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Para clientes en países o regiones de América Latina © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Todos los derechos reservados. Queda prohibido, a menos que medie una autorización previa por escrito, copiar, traducir o reducir total o parcialmente este manual y el software descrito en este manual a cualquier forma que pueda leerse por medios mecánicos. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. NO OTORGA GARANTÍAS CON RESPECTO A ESTE MANUAL, EL SOFTWARE O CUALQUIER OTRA INFORMACIÓN CONTENIDA EN ESTA DOCUMENTACIÓN, Y POR LA PR
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Requisitos de usuario final / activación del producto Ciertos productos de software instalados en la computadora pueden incluir funciones, tales como, protección de copias y tecnología de gestión de contenidos. Para poder utilizar los productos de software es necesario aceptar los términos y condiciones de los contratos de usuario final y el total cumplimiento de los procedimientos de activación del producto que correspondan. Los procedimientos de activación de productos y las políticas de co
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Información de seguridad Advertencia ❑ Para prevenir incendios y peligros de descargas eléctricas, no exponga la computadora a la lluvia ni a la humedad. ❑ Para evitar descargas eléctricas, no abra la carcasa. Acuda únicamente a personal calificado para realizar cualquier tipo de reparación. ❑ No instale cables de módem ni de teléfono durante una tormenta eléctrica. ❑ No instale conectores telefónicos en lugares húmedos a no ser que el conector esté diseñado específicamente para su instalació
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Para cambiar la batería de reserva, póngase en contacto con el Centro de servicio Sony más cercano. Precaución: El uso de instrumentos ópticos con este producto incrementará el riesgo para la vista. Debido a que el rayo láser utilizado en este producto es nocivo para los ojos, no intente desarmar la carcasa. Acuda únicamente a personal calificado para realizar cualquier tipo de reparación. Emite radiación láser visible e invisible al abrir la unidad. Evite la exposición directa al rayo. Pr
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VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) © 2007 Sony Corporation/ Printed in U.S.A. 3-093-620-11(1)