Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX640 Original instructions

VAIO Digital Studio™
Computer
Safety Information

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NOTICE
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USE THEREOF.
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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
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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
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OWNER’S RECORD
The model number and serial number are located on
either the front or back panel of your Sony VAIO
computer. Record the model and serial number 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:

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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 Specifications sheet for details
on your installed optical drives.
DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties
DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
your desktop 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 line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
❑Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
❑Avoid using the modem during an electrical
storm.
❑Do not use the modem or a telephone to
report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
❑The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Laser Output 1.3 mW
(CD-Read)
1.1 mW
(DVD-Read)
42.3 mW
(DVD-Write)
21.9 mW
(CD-Write)
Wave Length 650-662 nm
(DVD)
773-797 nm
(CD)
Laser Output 0.5 mW (DVD)
0.39 mW (CD)
Wave Length 635-665 nm
(DVD)
770-810 nm
(CD)
Laser Output 2.0 mW (Read)
53.0 mW (Write)
WaveLength
778-790 nm
Laser Output 0.2 mW
Wave Length 760-810 nm
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.
Danger: Visible and invisible laser
radiation when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
For CD-RW: Danger—Visible and
invisible laser radiation when open.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
For DVD-RW: Danger—Visible laser
radiation when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
Caution: For ADSL, HomePNA and V.90
modem models; to reduce the risk of fire,
use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.

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❑Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, garder cet appareil àl’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 mouilléàmoins
que la prise soit conçue àcet effet.
❑Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à
découvert ou un terminal àmoins que la ligne
téléphonique n’ait étédébranchéde
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.
For questions regarding your product or for the
Sony Service Center nearest you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
Sony Customer Support can be reached at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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 utilisédans
ce produit est dommageable pour les
yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le
boîtier. Adressez-vous àun agent de
service qualifié.
Danger: Radiation laser visible et
invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition
directe au faisceau.
Pour les DVD-RW: Danger—Radiation
laser visible si ouvert. Évitez
l'exposition directe au faisceau.
Pour les CD-RW: Danger—Radiation
laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez
l'exposition directe au faisceau.
Attention: Pour ADSL, HomePNA, et
V.90 modele modem; afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un
cordon de communication N0. 26 AWG
ou plus gros.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION
Model No.: PCVA-IMB4A
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,
and
(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:
❑Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
❑Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
❑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.
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 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. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
for this equipment is 0.79B. 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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-7742
Responsible
Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd
Oradell, NJ 07649
Telephone: [phone]
This phone number is 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, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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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.
If trouble is experienced with this modem, for
repair or warranty information, please contact
1-888-4-SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer
Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort
Myers, FL 33913. If the trouble is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may
request that you remove the equipment from the
network until the problem is resolved.
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.)
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 Chaudiére, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A
0N2.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
àla norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY
You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to
your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
✍In some areas the disposal of lithium
batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium 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 212°F
(100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep away from
children.
Ne pas manipuler les batteries au
lithium qui fuient ou sont
endommagées.
Une batterie non conforme présente un
danger d'explosion. La remplacer
seulement par une batterie identique ou
de type équivalent recommandépar le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées
selon les directives du fabricant.
La manutention incorrecte du module
de batterie de cet appareil présente un
risque d'incendie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer
ou exposer àune température de plus
de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la
batterie usée. Garder hors de portée
des enfants.

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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 Equipment Technical Requirements
document(s). The Department does not guarantee
the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should
ensure that it is permissible to be connected 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 electrical inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence 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 Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. The
Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is
0.79B.
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA
AV I S : 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
sécuritédes 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 àla satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
installations de l’entreprise locale de
télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être
installéen suivant une méthode acceptée de
raccordement. L’abonnéne doit pas oublier qu’il est
possible que la conformitéaux conditions énoncées
ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service
dans certaines situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologuédoivent être
coordonnées par un représentant désignépar le
fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunications
peut demander àl’utilisateur de débrancher un
appareil àla suite de réparations ou de
modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou àcause
de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer
que tous les fils de mise àla terre de la source
d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des
canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont
raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les régions
rurales.
Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de
faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir
recours àun service d’inspection des installations
électriques, ou àun électricien, selon le cas.
AV I S : L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES)
assignéàchaque dispositif terminal indique le
nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être
raccordés àune interface.
La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut
consister en une combination de quelques
dispositifs, àla seule condition que la somme
d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les
dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice d’équivalence
de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0.79B.

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