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Sony notebook user guide
P C G - FX Ser ies


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Notice
© 2001 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 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
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized 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 license agreement.
Sony, DVgate, i.LINKTM and the i.LINK logo, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
i.LINKTM is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo, Windows Media and Outlook are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S. and other countries.
Adobe® and Adobe® Acrobat® Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. QuickTime is registered in the U.S. and other countries.
RealPlayer is a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks, inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Symantec Norton AntiVirus is a trademark of Symantec Corporation.


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All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the TM or ® marks are not specified.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer
to the model and serial number if you call VAIO-Link.
Serial number: ________________________
Model Number: PCG-971M
(PCG-FX405) / PCG-972M (PCG-FX401)
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 Center.
Audio/video
Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation.


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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 the optical instruments supplied with your notebook 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.