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VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual
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NOTICE
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or in part without written permission is prohibited.
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.
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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 Electronics Inc. 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.
This product contains software owned by Sony and
licensed by third parties. Use of such software is
subject to the terms and conditions of license
agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the
software may not be transported or used outside the
United States. Software specifications are subject to
change without notice and may not necessarily be
identical to current retail versions.
Certain product(s) included with this computer may
include features such as copy protection and content
management technology. USE OF THE SOFTWARE
PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO
APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND
FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product
activation procedures and privacy policies will be
detailed during initial launch of the software
product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the
software product(s), or reconfigurations of the
computer, and may be completed by Internet or
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information. Financial services may require prior
arrangements with participating financial
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Digital Studio, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate,
Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo,
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development and dissemination of products with
functions that effectively reduce energy
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displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their
standards and logos are uniform among participating
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Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are located on
either the front or back panel of your Sony VAIO®
computer. Record the model and serial number in the
space provided here, and keep in a secure location.
Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call
your Sony Service Center.
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Model Number:
Serial Number:
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Safety Information and
Caution
Your computer's installed optical drives may vary,
depending on the system configuration you have
purchased. See the online specifications sheet for
details on your installed optical drives.
DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties
DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
your desktop to rain or moisture. To avoid
electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Laser
Output
0.39 mW
(CD-Read)
0.18 mW
(DVD-Read)
2.58 mW
(DVD-Write)
11.5 mW
(CD-Write)
Wave
Length
650-662 nm (DVD)
773-797 nm (CD)
Laser
Output
0.7 mW (DVD)
0.4 mW (CD)
Wave
Length
635-665 nm (DVD)
770-810 nm (CD)
Laser Output
1.0 mW (Read)
53.0 mW (Write)
Wave Length
780-787 nm
Laser Output
1.0 mW
Wave Length
760-810 nm
! To change the backup battery,
please contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.
! Caution--The use of optical
instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard. As the laser
beam used in this product is
harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the drive
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
! Danger--Visible and invisible laser
radiation when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
! For DVD-RW: Danger--Visible and
invisible laser radiation when
open. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
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Pour prévenir tout risque d'incendie ou
d'électrocution, garder cet appareil à l'abri de
la pluie et de l'humidité.
Pour prévenir tout risque d'électrocution, ne
pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne
confier son entretien qu'à une personne
qualifiée.
Ne jamais effectuer l'installation de fil
modem ou téléphone durant un orage
électrique.
Ne jamais effectuer l'installation d'une prise
téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins
que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.
Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à
découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n'ait été débranché de
l'interface réseau.
Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou
modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.
Évitez d'utiliser le modem durant un orage
électrique.
N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour
prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de
la fuite.
L'appareil doit être le plus près possible
d'une prise murale pour en faciliter l'accès.
For questions regarding your product or for the Sony
Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in
the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
Sony Customer Support can be reached at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
! For CD-RW: Danger--Invisible laser
radiation when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
! Caution--For ADSL and V.90
modem models; to reduce the risk
of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line
cord.
! Pour changer la pile de rechange,
veuillez contacter votre centre de
service Sony le plus près.
! Avertissement : L'utilisation
d'instruments optiques avec ce
produit augmente les risques pour
les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser
utilisé dans ce produit est
dommageable pour les yeux, ne
tentez pas de désassembler le
boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent
de service qualifié.
! Danger : Radiation laser visible et
invisible si ouvert. Évitez
l'exposition directe au faisceau.
! Pour les DVD-RW : Danger--
Radiation laser visible si ouvert.
Évitez l'exposition directe au
faisceau.
! Pour les CD-RW : Danger--
Radiation laser visible et invisible
si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition
directe au faisceau.
! Attention : Pour ADSL et V.90
modele modem; afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un
cordon de communication N0. 26
AWG ou plus gros.
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Regulatory Information
Model No.: PCVA-IMB4A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices,
terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class
B limits may be attached to this computer product.
Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to
result in interference to radio and television
reception.
All cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and
grounded, may result in interference to radio and
television reception.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
PCV-7751
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Rd.
Oradell, NJ 07649
Telephone:
201-930-6972
This phone number is for FCC-related matters
only.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.