Sony VAIO Safety regulations User Manual
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Before putting your computer in a bag, turn off the computer or place it into Sleep
mode. If the computer is equipped with the power indicator, make sure the power
indicator light is off.
When holding the computer, be sure to wait until it cools down. The surface around the air
exhaust vent may be extremely hot.
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 if it is removable.
Always keep the battery pack installed while the computer is in use (for models with the
removable battery pack).
For information on how to replace the battery pack, refer to the leaflet that came with your
VAIO® computer (for models with the removable battery pack).
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; excessively high and low
temperatures; and high humidity.
Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide or as
designated by Sony in writing.
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.net/ (for models with the removable
battery pack and/or AC adapter).
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® computer.
the disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with any Sony battery pack.
Do not use wireless functionality on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices
to malfunction.
Check for and respect airline restrictions on use of wireless capabilities. If use of the wireless
function is prohibited on the airline, disable all wireless connections before boarding.
For Windows 8 models, open the charms by pointing to the top right corner of the screen,
then move the pointer down and select the
Settings charm. Select the network icon and then
turn on
Airplane mode.
For Windows 7 models, right-click the
VAIO Smart Network icon in the desktop notification
area and select the option to disable all wireless connections.
If you urgently need to disable the wireless function, turn off the computer.
For models with a wireless keyboard and/or a wireless mouse, turn off the wireless devices as
well.
If using wireless functionality near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 8 inches / 20 cm away
from the pacemaker.
Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that may be caused
when operating this device.
The supplied wireless keyboard and/or wireless mouse are intended for use with this product
only (for models with the wireless keyboard and/or wireless mouse).
Do not clean your computer with aerosol products (air dusters, aerosol sprays, etc.) that
contain flammable gas. Doing so may fill the inside of the computer with gas and if the
motors, the switch contacts, or other internal parts of the computer spark, the gas may ignite
and it could cause an explosion or fire.
Keep magnetically sensitive items, such as a magnetic card and ticket, away from magnetic
components of your computer and wireless keyboard (wireless keyboard supplied models
only). Magnetic components may cause data corruption of magnetically sensitive items.
Keep your computer and wireless keyboard (wireless keyboard supplied models only) away
from an implanted pacemaker. The computer and wireless keyboard contain magnetic
components. Magnetic components may cause a pacemaker to malfunction.