Sony SGPT114GB/S Important Information Manual

Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that this product, whether or not it includes a wireless kit – including a wireless keyboard and/or a wireless mouse and/or a wireless receiver, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC. To obtain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) with the R&TTE Directive, please access the following URL address: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas: residential, commercial and light industrial. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 meters. Wireless LAN-Regulatory information Depending on the model, the wireless LAN built-in into tablet devices can only be used in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Conditions of use When using the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN standard, channels 1 to 13 (2.4 GHz …2.4835 GHz) are selectable for both indoor and outdoor use, however with restrictive conditions applying in France, Italy and Norway, as follows:  France: When using this product indoor, all channels can be used without restrictions. Outdoor only channels 1 to 6 are allowed. This means that in Peer-to-Peer, the WLAN feature can only be used outside if the peer sets up the communication on an authorized channel (i.e., between 1 & 6). In infrastructure mode, please make sure the access point is configured to a channel from 1 to 6 before setting up the connection.

 with respect to private use, by the Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259 ("Code of Electronic Communications"). In particular Article 104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use is permitted;  with respect to the supply to the public of the RLAN access to telecom networks and services, by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for electronic communications networks and services) of the Code of electronic communications.  Norway: Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. Bluetooth®-Regulatory information Conditions of use Norway: Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Either of the symbols shown next may appear on the battery or on the packaging to indicate that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. or When travelling to and within the United States of America, please be aware that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published new regulations that apply to passengers travelling with lithium metal batteries and lithium-ion batteries. For detailed information, visit http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html.

experience or that may be caused when operating this device.  Warning: This apparatus must be earthed. (Except the products with a 2-pin type plug.)  Opening or dismantling the main unit or any of its accessories, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.  To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your tablet device or any of its accessories to rain or moisture.  Do not use or store your tablet device 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.  Turning off your tablet device with the  (power) button does not disconnect the device completely from mains voltage. To disconnect it completely, unplug the AC adapter or the power cord from mains. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.  This apparatus is also designed for IT power system with phase to phase voltage 230V, for customers in Norway.  Observe the following precautions to provide adequate air circulation and to ensure normal reliable operation:  Do not use the tablet device and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped in cloth. Ensure the AC adapter operates in a clear environment.  Turn off the tablet device before putting the device into a bag or a carrying case.  Do not use your tablet device 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.  Do not use this device while walking. Listening to music with headphones or watching the LCD screen while walking may lead to an unexpected accident and result in personal injuries.

tablet device, do not use the wireless functionality. Use of the wireless functionality may cause a malfunction of the devices, resulting in an accident.  In some situations or environments, the use of the wireless functionality might be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization, for example on board airplanes, in hospitals or in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain about the policy applying to the use of wireless functionality in a specific organization or environment, you are encouraged to first ask for authorization prior to switching it on. Consult your physician or the manufacturer of personal medical devices (pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) regarding any restrictions on the use of wireless functionality.  If using wireless functionality near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 9 inches / 22 cm away from the pacemaker.  Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications, data can occasionally be lost or delayed. This can be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in the characteristics of the radio transmission path. Sony will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in data transmitted or received via wireless functionality, or failure of wireless functionality to transmit or receive such data.  If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/TV reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the distance between the sender and the receiver, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Sony will not be responsible for any radio/TV interference nor for any other undesired effect.  If you urgently need to disable the wireless functionality, enable Airplane mode. Tap [Apps] - [Settings] - [Wireless & networks] - [Airplane mode]. The Airplane mode check box is selected. In case of emergency, shut down your tablet device. Wireless LAN Security Creating security settings for the Wireless LAN is extremely important. Sony assumes no responsibility for any security problems that may arise from the use of the Wireless LAN. Battery pack Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in Help guide or as designated by Sony in writing.

supplied by Sony for your product.  This AC adapter is intended for use with the tablet device IT products only.  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.