Sony PCG-505TX Laptop User Manual


 
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This Limited Warranty is non-transferable. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is
evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be presented to obtain warranty service. In
addition, if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the most expedient service available,
you will be required to provide SONY with a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event
you fail to return the original parts in the postage-paid envelope we provide. The credit card will only be
charged for SONY’s list price for the part if the original part has not been returned within thirty (30) days.
In respect of certain components you may be entitled to express warranty service during the warranty
period, subject to certain restrictions. Please contact SONY as indicated below for further information.
With respect to all service provided, it is your responsibility prior to Product service to backup the
contents of your hard drive, including any data you have stored or software you have installed on the
hard drive. It is likely that the contents of your hard drive will be lost or reformatted in the course of
service and SONY will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs, data or other
information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder or any consequential
damages resulting therefrom.
IF DURING THE REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT THE CONTENTS OF THE HARD DRIVE ARE ALTERED,
DELETED, OR IN ANY WAY MODIFIED, SONY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE WHATSOEVER. YOUR
PRODUCT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU CONFIGURED AS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED (SUBJECT
TO AVAILABILITY OF SOFTWARE).
Be sure to remove all third party hardware, software, features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments
not warranted by SONY prior to sending the Product to SONY for service. SONY is not liable for any loss
or damage to these items.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any consumable items (such as batteries) supplied with this
Product; cosmetic damages; damage or loss to any software programs, data, or removable storage media;
or damage due to (1) acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use or modifications of
this Product; (2) improper operation or maintenance of this Product; (3) connection to improper voltage
supply; or (4) attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized personal computer service
facility. This Limited Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of this Product
in conjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or where it is determined
by SONY that there is no fault with this Product itself. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United
States of America and Canada. This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has
been altered or removed from the Product.
Repair or replacement of defective parts or hardware as provided under this Limited Warranty is the
exclusive remedy of the consumer. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS
OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWN TIME AND PURCHASER’S TIME. FOR BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state, or province to province.
Technical Support: Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited
Warranty, SONY has established a telephone number for technical support. Charges may apply for
technical support, unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in
writing as a feature of your Product. Prior to placing your call, please have available the model and serial
number for your Product, date of purchase, a list of all options installed in your Product and a detailed
description of the problem.