User manual SONY VAIO VPC-W212AX

[. . . ] Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer or any of its accessories to rain or moisture. Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm. [. . . ] Italy: Usage of the apparatus is subject to the following decrees and amendments thereof: Legislative decree 1. 8. 2003 nr. 259, art 104 and art 105 Ministerial decree 28. 5. 2003. To obtain a copy of the declaration of conformity (DoC) with the R&TTE Directive, please access the following URL: http://www. compliance. sony. de/ and enter the model number (i. e. PCG-xxx or PCV-xxx), found on the nameplate located on the product itself, in the search box as explained on the webpage. The wireless WAN product is an intended radio device. Conforming with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, this equipment complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas: residential, business and light-industrial. Transmission UMTS/HSDPA: 2100MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 900/1800 MHz Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information Your VAIO computer has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guideIines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of rneasurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardized methods with the computer transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various VAIO computer models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Conditions of use This equipment is intended to be used at a distance greater than 15 mm between the LCD screen and the user. Do not operate Wireless WAN in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger to yourself or to others, specifically: Areas where prohibited by law. Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices. All products and parts replaced become the property of Sony. Terms 1 Guarantee services will be provided only if the original invoice or sales receipt (indicating the date of purchase, model name and dealer's name) is presented with the defective product within the guarantee period. Sony and ASN members may refuse free-of-charge guarantee service if these documents are not presented or if they are incomplete or illegible. This Guarantee will not apply if the model name or serial number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible. 2 To avoid damage to or loss/erasure of removable data storage media or accessories, you must remove these before submitting your product for guarantee service. 3 This Guarantee does not cover transport costs and risks associated with transport of your product to and from Sony or an ASN member. 4 This guarantee does not cover: periodic maintenance and repair or parts replacement due to wear and tear consumables (components that are expected to require periodic replacement during the lifetime of a product such as batteries) damage or defects caused by use, operation or treatment of the product inconsistent with normal personal or domestic use damage or changes to the product as a result of misuse, including: treatment resulting in physical, cosmetic or surface damage or changes to the product or damage to liquid crystal displays failure to install or use the product for its normal purpose or in accordance with Sony instructions on installation or use failure to maintain the product in accordance with Sony instructions on proper maintenance installation or use of the product in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety laws or standards in the country where it is installed or used 13 4-115-787-01. book Page 14 Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:25 PM 5 6 7 virus infections or use of the product with software not provided with the product or incorrectly installed software the condition of or defects in systems with which the product is used or incorporated except other Sony products designed to be used with the product use of the product with accessories, peripheral equipment and other products of a type, condition and standard other than prescribed by Sony repair or attempted repair by persons who are not Sony or ASN members adjustments or adaptations without Sony's prior written consent, including: upgrading the product beyond specifications or features described in the instruction manual, or modifications to the product to conform it to national or local technical or safety standards in countries other than those for which the product was specifically designed and manufactured neglect accidents, fire, liquids, chemicals, other substances, flooding, vibrations, excessive heat, improper ventilation, power surges, excess or incorrect supply or input voltage, radiation, electrostatic discharges including lighting, other external forces and impacts. This guarantee covers only hardware components of the product. It does not cover software (whether of Sony or others) for which an end-user license agreement or separate warranty/guarantee statements or exclusions are provided or intended to apply. We would like to inform you that the diagnostic fee of your product shall be paid by you if: a) the diagnosis of your product performed by Sony or by an authorized Sony Service center proves that you will not be entitled to a repair under this guarantee (for whatever reason) to rectify the defect; b) or your product is working properly and no fault was found. For the amount of the diagnostic fee please go to http://www. vaio-link. com. Faulty Pixels Policy: The permitted number of defective pixels in flat panel displays that meet the requirements of ISO 13406-2 represents less than 0. 0005% of the total. [. . . ] For a VAIO out of warranty, premium rate numbers will be charged. Numbers can be subject to change and can be updated without prior notice. 18 4-115-787-01. book Page 19 Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:25 PM Registering your VAIO Product Registration is very important to us in providing you with the best possible service, as it allows us to maintain records of your PC configuration and of all contacts you have had with us over the duration of your guarantee. It also allows us to automatically give your computer direct access to information or software updates. In short, it allows us to personalise our service to you. If your VAIO has not been registered yet, please register with My Club VAIO (http://club. vaio. sony. eu). This option requires an Internet connection. Accessing the VAIO-Link services To provide easy access to all our customers, VAIO-Link services can be reached as follows: http://www. vaio-link. com: we have developed a very powerful website for your support with facilities to selfhelp. [. . . ]