Sony VAIO PCG-Z600TEK User manual

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Sony Notebook
Computer
User Guide
PCG-Z600TEK
© 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,JogDial
TM , Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO
and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows and the Windows 2000 logo 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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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this 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 their 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.

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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-5316
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 supplied with your notebook computer will cause 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)
 TherearevisibleandinvisibleradiationswhentheDVD-ROMdriveisopen:avoiddirectexposureto
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.

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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.