Sony PCG-GRX616MP User manual

Sony notebook user guide

PCG-GRX series

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Notice

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 the use thereof.

Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and

other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless

otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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 licence agreement.

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Trademarks

Sony, Click to DVD, Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, DVgate, HotKey Utility, ISP Selector, MovieShaker, Network Smart Capture, PictureGear

Studio, SonicStage, Sony Notebook Setup, Sony Style Imaging, UI Design Selector, VAIO Web Phone, VAIO Edit Components, Memory

Stick, the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, the Windows and Windows XP

Professional logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark or registered trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394-connection.

EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Adobe, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under licence. QuickTime is registered in the U.S. and other countries.

RealOne Player is registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

Symantec Norton AntiVirus is a trademark of Symantec Corporation.

All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ®marks are not

specified.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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ENERGY STAR®

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 serial number and model number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook. Record the serial

number and the model number and refer to them if you call VAIO-Link.

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 to rain or moisture.

❑Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm.

❑Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

❑To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Centre.

❑Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals.

❑Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables.

❑Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals.

❑Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode.

❑The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive. They

can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfunction. Do not place your

computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields, mainly:

❑TV sets

❑Speakers

❑Magnets

❑Magnetic bracelets.

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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 severe lightning storm.

❑Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

❑Be cautious 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.

Optical disc drive

❑Misuse of optical instruments can cause eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to

eyes, do not attempt any disassembling process. For servicing, refer to qualified personnel only.

❑There are visible and invisible radiations when the optical disc drive is open: avoid direct exposure to the

laser beam.

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Regulatory information

Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European

Directive 1999/5/EC (radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive).

Declaration of Conformity

The European Union is targeting the free movement of goods for the internal market and to prevent technical barriers to trade. This

effort has resulted in several EU Directives asking that manufacturers make their products comply with essential standards.

Manufacturers are required to affix the "CE" mark on the products they sell and to draw up a "Declaration of Conformity" (DoC).

Primarily, the Declarations of Conformity are intended for the market surveillance authorities as proof that products satisfy the required

standards. Additionally, Sony provides these EU DoC's on the website http://www.compliance.sony.de as a service to our customers.

You can search for all Declarations of Conformity available for a specific product by typing in the model name in the search box above.

A list of matching documents will be displayed and can be downloaded. Please note that the availability of declarations depends on

the scope of the EU Directives and the individual product specifications.

This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 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 not longer

than 3 metres (9.8 feet).

The optical disc drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825-1. Repair

and maintenance only by authorised Sony technicians. Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

TO EN 60825-1

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Before activating the built-in modem, please read the Modem Regulations leaflet.

Depending on the country, usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted. For country-specific details, please refer to the

Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet. The Wireless LAN functionality of the PCWA-C150S PC card which is bundled with this unit has

passed Wi-Fi certification, and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility

Alliance).

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Disposing of lithium ion batteries

❑Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Dispose of promptly and properly.

❑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

disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°F) or incinerate.

❑Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly.

❑Keep away from children.

❑In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited.

❑Use the public collection system.

Disposing of the internal memory backup battery

❑Your VAIO notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be

replaced during the lifetime of the product. For information on changing this battery, please contact

VAIO-Link.

❑Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

❑Dispose of properly at its end-of-life.

❑In some areas the disposal of lithium ion and other non-hazardous batteries in household or business

waste may be prohibited.

❑Please use the public collection system.

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in

audio, video, computing and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Here are just some of the features your VAIO notebook has to offer:

❑Exceptional performance - Your PC includes a fast processor, a fast DVD±RW or CD-RW/DVD-ROM

drive and an internal modem.*

❑Portability - The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power.

❑Sony audio and video quality - A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today’s

advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

❑Multimedia features – Enjoy audio and video CDs.

❑Interconnectivity – Your computer has MagicGate Memory Stick™, Ethernet and i.LINK™

functionalities. Memory Stick™ is Sony’s universal storage medium. i.LINK™ is a bi-directional digital

interface for exchanging data.

❑Wireless technology – Thanks to the Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) technology on the PC Card, you can

communicate freely, without cables or wires.

❑Windows®- Your system includes the Microsoft Windows®XP Professional operating system with

Service Pack 1.

❑Communications - Access popular online services, send and receive e-mails, browse the Internet, and

more.

❑Excellent customer support - If you are experiencing any problems with your computer, please check

the VAIO-Link website for a possible solution:

http://www.vaio-link.com

Before contacting VAIO-Link, you may try to solve the problem by reading the User Guide or the manuals

and help files for the peripherals or software.

* Ultra-speed CD-RW is not yet supported.

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