WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU CONFIGURED AS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
OF SOFTWARE).
Be sure to remove all third party hardware, software, features, parts, options, alterations, and
attachments not warranted by SONY prior to sending the product to SONY for service. SONY is not
liable for any loss or damage to these items.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any consumable items (such as batteries) supplied with this
Product; cosmetic damages; damage or loss to any software programs, data, or removable
storage media; or damage due to (1) acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use or modifications of this Product; (2) improper operation or maintenance of this
Product; (3) connection to improper voltage supply; or (4) attempted repair by any party other
than a SONY authorized personal computer service facility. This Limited Warranty does not apply
when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with accessories, products
or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with
this Product itself. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States of America.
This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
from the Product.
Repair or replacement of defective parts or hardware as provided under this Limited Warranty is the
exclusive remedy of the consumer. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS
PRODUCT. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT,
DOWN TIME AND PURCHASER'S TIME. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Technical Support: Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited
Warranty, SONY has established a telephone number for technical support. Charges may apply for
technical support, unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is
provided in writing as a feature of your Product. Prior to placing your call, please have available the
model and serial number for your Product, date of purchase, a list of all options installed in your
Product and a detailed description of the problem.
For Product support, on-line knowledge base, frequently asked questions, and free updates via the
Internet:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
.
For Product information, service assistance, resolution of a service problem, or technical assistance,
call: 1-888-4SONYPC
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