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Sony VAIO Desktop
User Guide
PC V - LX 1
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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.
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.LINKTM logo, PictureGear, Memory StickTM and the Memory StickTM logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
i.LINKTM is the name for the IEEE 1394-1995 standards and their revisions.
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®, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, Adobe® Premiere®, Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe® GoLive®, and Adobe® LiveMotion® 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.
Norton Antivirus is a trademark of Symantec.
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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.
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.
This product uses halogen-free incombustible materials for the cabinet.
Corrugated cardboard is used for buffer materials in the packaging.
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Safety information
Owner's record
The model number and serial number are located on the back panel of your Sony VAIO desktop. 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:
PCV-LX1
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 desktop to rain or moisture.
If reporting a gas leak, do not use a telephone in the vicinity of the leak.
The power socket outlet you are using must be installed near the equipment and must be easily
accessible.
Hard disk drive
The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive. They can
erase the data on the hard drive and cause the computer to malfunction. Do not place your computer near
or on any products which are surrounded by magnetic fields, mainly:
TV sets
speakers
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magnets
magnetic bracelets
Audio/video
Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Connectivity
To disconnect your VAIO desktop completely from the mains voltage, unplug the power cable.
Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.
Optical disc
The use of the optical instruments supplied with your VAIO desktop can cause eye hazard. As the laser
beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt any disassembling process. For servicing,
refer to qualified personnel only.
There is visible and invisible radiation when the optical disc drive is open: avoid direct exposure to the
laser beam.