Sony Personal Computer VGC RB30C G User Manual

Desktop Computer  
VGC-RB30C/G Series  
Safety Information  
 
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation 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 other 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 trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency.  
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 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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VAIO Computer Safety Information  
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  
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.  
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 DVD RW/DVD-ROM: Danger—Visible and invisible laser radiation  
when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
For CD-RW: Danger—Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct  
exposure to beam.  
Caution—For ADSL 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 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.  
Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été  
débranche de 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 si vous êtes près de la fuite.  
Lappareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.  
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.  
Danger: Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition  
directe au faisceau.  
Pour les DVD RW/DVD-ROM: Danger—Radiation laser visible et invisible si  
ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau.  
Pour les CD-RW: Danger—Radiation laser invisible si ouvert. Évitez  
l'exposition directe au faisceau.  
Attention: Pour ADSL 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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VAIO Computer Safety Information  
Regulatory Information  
If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway  
Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on the Sony Online Support Web site at  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
PCV-C21L  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
16450 W. Bernardo Drive  
San Diego, CA 92127 USA  
Telephone:  
858-942-2230  
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.  
Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features)  
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 FCC 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.  
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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 and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the modem  
card is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If  
requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.  
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.  
A telephone plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must  
comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. 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. For products approved  
after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format  
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is a REN of 0.3).  
For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.  
If this 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 equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer  
Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information  
Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at  
may request that you disconnect 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), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at  
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service  
commission, or corporation commission for information.  
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this  
equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,  
consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.  
Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges.  
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VAIO Computer Safety 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, 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 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. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900  
number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges.)  
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 Chaudière  
Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage  
5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features)  
Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - Appareils supplémentaires de réception de  
télévision, Canada.  
Industry Canada Notice  
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.  
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices 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 RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5.  
Avis de LIndustrie Canada  
Le presént matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada.  
L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux 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’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les  
dispositifs n’excède pas 5.  
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Macrovision License  
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.  
Licence Macrovision  
Ce produit intègre une technologie de protection de la loi sur le droits de propriéte intellectuelle couverts par la  
législation américaine. Lutilisation de cette technologie doit être autorisée par Macrovision. Elle est uniquement  
destinée à un usage privé et à d’autres fins de visualisation limitée, sauf autorisation contraire de la part de  
Macrovision. Tout désossage ou désassemblage est formellement interdit.  
Disposal of Lithium Battery  
You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.  
In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.  
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.  
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. In some areas, the  
disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be  
prohibited.  
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 recommandé par  
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 à une température de plus de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie  
usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.  
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