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Safety Information and

Caution

Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary,
depending on the system configuration you have
purchased. See the online specifications sheet for
details on your installed optical drives.
DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties
DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
your desktop to rain or moisture. To avoid
electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Never install modem or telephone wiring
during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or
terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
Avoid using the modem during an electrical
storm.
Do not use the modem or a telephone to
report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Laser
Output
0.39 mW
(CD-Read)
0.18 mW
(DVD-Read)
2.58 mW
(DVD-Write)
11.5 mW
(CD-Write)
Wave
Length
650-662 nm (DVD)
773-797 nm (CD)
Laser
Output
0.7 mW (DVD)
0.4 mW (CD)
Wave
Length
635-665 nm (DVD)
770-810 nm (CD)
Laser Output 1.0 mW (Read)
53.0 mW (Write)
Wave Length 780-787 nm
Laser Output 1.0 mW
Wave Length 760-810 nm
!To change the backup battery,
please contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.
!Caution—The use of optical
instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard. As the laser
beam used in this product is
harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the drive
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
!Danger—Visible and invisible laser
radiation when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
!For DVD-RW: Danger—Visible and
invisible laser radiation when
open. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.