Sony PCV-MXS20 - Manual (Page 88)

VAIO MX Computer User Guide
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❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and
other components. Follow the upgrading procedures described in the online
manual while working at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not
available, use these precautions:
❑ Avoid working in a carpeted area
❑ Do not handle materials that may produce or hold static electricity, such
as cellophane wrappers.
❑ Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted
metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure.
❑ When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the
system board or add-on cards. You may need to temporarily remove add-on
cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove.
Handling a CRT display
❑ Do not change the CRT display refresh rate to 85 Hz, as DVD playback and
the DVgate software may not function correctly. Sony recommends that you
keep your CRT display at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz).
❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force.
❑ Do not block the ventilation slots on the display.
❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual
image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to
normal temperature, the screen returns to normal.
❑ A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed
for a lengthy period of time. The image disappears after a period of time.
You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images.
❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction.
Handling an LCD display
❑ Do not leave the display directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it
can damage the LCD screen.
❑ Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it. This may cause
damage to the screen or cause a malfunction.