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Sony Notebook
Computer
User Guide
PCG-C1VE
© 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,JogDialTM, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO
and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows, the Windows 98, the Windows Me and
the Windows 2000 logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Transmeta, the Transmeta logo, Crusoe, the Crusoe logo, Code MorphingTM Software, LongRunTM Power
Management and combinations thereof are trademarks of Transmeta Corporation in the USA and other
countries.
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-141C


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WARNING
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.
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 VAIO notebook computer to rain or moisture.
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.
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.