Sony PCV-E518DS VAIO User Manual page 2

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television 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.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
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connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could
void your authority to operate this equipment.
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC
Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals
is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.
All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables,
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio
and television reception.
FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The ringer equivalence number (REN) and
the FCC registration number are printed on the modem board. If requested, this information must
be supplied to the telephone company.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the phone line.
Excessive REN's on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN's should not exceed five (5.0). To be
certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total
REN's, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will, when
practical, notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If
advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. Also, you
will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures
that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will
notify you in advance, in order for you to make the necessary modifications
in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this modem, for repair or warranty information, please contact
1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ 07656.
This equipment cannot be used on telephone-company-provided coin service. Connection to Party
Line Service is subject to state tariffs.
Repair of the modem should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For
the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a
computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless
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