Sony VAIO PCG-X29 User manual

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Sony Notebook
Computer
User Guide
PCG-X29
© 2000 by Sony Corporation.

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Notice to Users
©2000 Sony Corporation. 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 Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information
contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information. In no event shall
Sony Corporation 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 to use thereof.
Sony Corporation 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.
Sony, DVgate, i.LINKTM, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the
VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows, the Windows 98 and the Windows 2000 logos
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel, MMX, Celeron and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Safety Information
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook computer. Record
the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIO-
Link.
Serial number:________________________
Model number:
PCG-8491
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony
has determined that this product
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Regulatory Information
This product conforms to the following European Directives:
73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive)
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directives)
93/68/EEC (CE Marking Directive)
This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082-1 for use in following areas: residential,
commercial and light-industrial.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using
connection cables shorter than 3 metres (9.8 feet)
Depending on the model:
The DVD-ROM / CD-ROM is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser
Product Safety Standard EN 60825-1. Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians.
Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards.

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WARNINGS
General
❏Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.
❏To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
❏To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO notebook computer to rain or moisture.
❏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.
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
❏The use of the optical instruments intalled in your notebook computer will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. For
servicing, refer to qualified personnel only.
DVD-ROM ( for models equipped with a DVD-ROM drive)
❏There are visible and invisible radiations when the DVD-ROM drive is open : avoid direct exposure to
the laser beam.
Audio/Video
❏Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Connectivity
❏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
❏Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
❏Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook completely from
mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter.
❏Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.
❏Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.