Sony VPCL212FX Safety Information - Page 4

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://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada. For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Turning off your computer with the power button or the power switch does not disconnect the computer completely from mains voltage. To disconnect it completely, unplug the AC adapter or the power cable from mains. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your skin. Remove the AC adapter away from your body if it becomes warm and causes discomfort. ❑ Do not block the air exhaust or intake vents while the computer is in operation. ❑ Blocking the air vents leads to restriction on air circulation, which can cause internal overheating, resulting in deformation of the computer, a malfunction, or a fire hazard. ❑ Observe the following precautions to provide adequate air circulation and to ensure normal reliable operation: ❑ Do not use the computer on any cloth-covered surfaces such as rugs, cushion or blankets, near draperies, or on dusty surfaces that may block its air vents. Always use the computer on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not use the computer and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped in cloth. Ensure the AC adapter operates in a clear environment. ❑ Turn off the computer and make sure the power indicator light is unlit before putting the computer into a bag or a carrying case. ❑ When holding the computer, be sure to wait until it cools down. The surface around the air exhaust vent may be extremely hot. ❑ 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. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony AC adapter that is provided with this product. If the item needs to be replaced during the life of the product, be sure to use a compatible genuine Sony AC adapter. Information about compatible models can be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ If using wireless LAN 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 wireless mouse are intended for use with this product only. ❑ For models with a TV tuner, the cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93. 4