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Safety Information and Caution
For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support Web
site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://sony.ca/support/ for customers in
Canada.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to rain or moisture.
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To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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Do not use your computer directly on your lap. The temperature of the base of the unit will rise during normal
operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns.
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To prevent possible damage and risk of ignition to your computer during transportation, first attach any
supplied connector covers and slot protectors in their appropriate locations, and secure the battery pack in the
battery compartment.
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Always keep the battery pack installed while the computer is in use.
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Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts; direct
sunlight; excessive dust; moisture or rain; mechanical vibration or shock; strong magnets or speakers that are
not magnetically shielded; ambient temperature higher than 95ºF / 35ºC or less than 40ºF / 5ºC; and high
humidity.
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Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide or as designated by Sony
in writing.
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Do not short-circuit the metal terminals of the battery pack or wet them with any liquid, for example, water,
coffee, or juice.
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For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided
with this product. If either of these items needs to be replaced during the life of the product, be sure to use a
compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Information about compatible models can be found at
http://www.sony.com/vaio.
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Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses and damages arising from:
- the use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO
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computer.
- the disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with any Sony battery pack.
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Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction.
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Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as doing so may cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction.
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If using wireless LAN near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker.
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Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that may be caused when operating
this device.
