Sony SGPT21 Series Operating manual

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Important product information
Regulatory information
Sony hereby declares that this product, whether or not it includes
a wireless kit – including a wireless keyboard and/or a wireless
mouse and/or a wireless receiver, is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive
1999/5/EC.
To obtain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) with the
R&TTE Directive, please access the following URL address:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in
following areas: residential, commercial and light industrial.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses
given in separate service or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set
out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than
3 meters.
Wireless LAN-Regulatory information
Depending on the model, the wireless LAN built-in into tablet devices
can only be used in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Conditions of use
When using the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN standard, channels 1 to
13 (2.4 GHz …2.4835 GHz) are selectable for both indoor and outdoor
use, however with restrictive conditions applying in France, Italy and
Norway, as follows:
France: When using this product indoor, all channels can be used
without restrictions.
Outdoor only channels 1 to 6 are allowed. This means that in
Peer-to-Peer, the WLAN feature can only be used outside if the
peer sets up the communication on an authorized channel (i.e.,
between 1 & 6). In infrastructure mode, please make sure the access
point is configured to a channel from 1 to 6 before setting up the
connection.

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Italy: Use of the RLAN network is governed:
with respect to private use, by the Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003,
no. 259 ("Code of Electronic Communications"). In particular
Article 104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general
authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use is
permitted;
with respect to the supply to the public of the RLAN access
to telecom networks and services, by the Ministerial Decree
28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for
electronic communications networks and services) of the Code
of electronic communications.
Norway: Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the
geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of
Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard.
Bluetooth®-Regulatory information
Conditions of use
Norway: Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical
area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
Either of the symbols shown next may appear on the battery or on the
packaging to indicate that the battery provided with this product shall
not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with
a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery.The recycling of the materials will help
to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery,
this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the
product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove
the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses
given in separate service or guarantee documents.
When travelling to and within the United States of America, please
be aware that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently
published new regulations that apply to passengers travelling with
lithium metal batteries and lithium-ion batteries.
For detailed information, visit
http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html.

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Safety Information
Tablet device
Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may
experience or that may be caused when operating this device.
Warning: This apparatus must be earthed. (Except the products
with a 2-pin type plug.)
Opening or dismantling the main unit or any of its accessories, 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 tablet device or
any of its accessories to rain or moisture.
Do not use or store your tablet device in a location subject to heat
sources, such as radiators or air ducts; direct sunlight; excessive
dust; moisture or rain; mechanical vibration or shock; strong
magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded; excessively
high and low temperatures; and high humidity.
Turning off your tablet device with the (power) button does
not disconnect the device completely from mains voltage. To
disconnect it completely, unplug the AC adapter or the power cord
from mains. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment
is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation.
This apparatus is also designed for IT power system with phase to
phase voltage 230V, for customers in Norway.
Observe the following precautions to provide adequate air
circulation and to ensure normal reliable operation:
Do not use the tablet device and/or the AC adapter while
covered or wrapped in cloth.
Ensure the AC adapter operates in a clear environment.
Turn off the tablet device before putting the device into a bag or
a carrying case.
Do not use your tablet device directly on your lap. The temperature
of the base of the unit will rise during normal operation and over
time could result in discomfort or burns.
Do not use this device while walking. Listening to music with
headphones or watching the LCD screen while walking may lead to
an unexpected accident and result in personal injuries.
To prevent possible damage and risk of ignition to your tablet
device during transportation, first attach any supplied connector
covers and slot protectors in their appropriate locations, and secure
the battery pack in the battery compartment.

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Wireless functionality
If radio interference with other devices occurs while using your
tablet device, do not use the wireless functionality. Use of the
wireless functionality may cause a malfunction of the devices,
resulting in an accident.
In some situations or environments, the use of the wireless
functionality might be restricted by the proprietor of the building
or responsible representatives of the organization, for example on
board airplanes, in hospitals or in any other environment where the
risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or
identified as harmful. If you are uncertain about the policy applying
to the use of wireless functionality in a specific organization or
environment, you are encouraged to first ask for authorization prior
to switching it on. Consult your physician or the manufacturer of
personal medical devices (pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) regarding
any restrictions on the use of wireless functionality.
If using wireless functionality near a pacemaker, make sure it is at
least 9 inches / 22 cm away from the pacemaker.
Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless
communications, data can occasionally be lost or delayed. This can
be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from
changes in the characteristics of the radio transmission path.
Sony will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting
from the delays or errors in data transmitted or received via wireless
functionality, or failure of wireless functionality to transmit or
receive such data.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/TV
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 distance between the sender
and the receiver, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Sony will not be responsible for any radio/TV interference nor for
any other undesired effect.
If you urgently need to disable the wireless functionality, enable
Airplane mode.
Tap [Apps] - [Settings] - [Wireless & networks] - [Airplane mode].
The Airplane mode check box is selected.
In case of emergency, shut down your tablet device.
Wireless LAN Security
Creating security settings for the Wireless LAN is extremely important.
Sony assumes no responsibility for any security problems that may
arise from the use of the Wireless LAN.
Emergency Calls
For models with the wireless WAN function only
The embedded mobile broadband module does not support voice
calls.

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Battery pack
Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any
losses and damages arising from:
The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with
your tablet device.
The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with any Sony
battery pack.
Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described
in Help guide or as designated by Sony in writing.
Caution
Danger of explosion if the 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 crush, disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°F) or incinerate.
Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly.
Keep away from children.
Do not short-circuit the metal terminals of the battery pack or wet
them with any liquid, for example, water, coffee, or juice.
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries.
In some areas the disposal of lithium-ion batteries in household or
business waste may be prohibited.
Please use the appropriate public collection system.
Backup memory battery
Your tablet device product is equipped with an internal backup
memory battery that should not have to be replaced during the
lifetime of the product. When the battery needs to be replaced, please
contact an authorized Sony service/support center.
AC adapter
It is highly recommended that you use a genuine Sony AC adapter
supplied by Sony for your product.
This AC adapter is intended for use with the tablet device IT
products only.
Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your skin. Remove the
AC adapter away from your body if it becomes warm and causes
discomfort.