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Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
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<p id="s0 This specification
relates to possible hazards that may not be recognized readily by the public and that may be encountered in the normal use for which a toy is intended or after reasonably foreseeable abuse. It does not purport to cover every conceivable hazard of a particular toy. This specification does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety. Except for the labeling requirements pointing out the functional hazards and age range for which the toy is intended, this specification has no requirements for those aspects of a toy that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of the toy. Such an example is a sharp point necessary for the function of a needle. The needle is an inherent hazard that is well understood by the purchaser of a toy sewing kit, and this hazard is communicated to the user as part of the normal educational process. <p id="s0 On the other hand, while a riding toy has inherent hazards associated with its use (for example, falling off onto the sidewalk), the possible hazards associated with its construction (sharp edges, exposed mechanisms, etc.) will be minimized by the application of this specification. <p id="s0 This specification covers requirements and contains test methods for toys intended for use by children under 14 years of age. Different age limits for various requirements will be found in this specification. These limits reflect the nature of the hazards and expected mental or physical ability, or both, of a child to cope with the hazards. <p id="s0 Articles not covered by this specification are as follows:
Non-Powered Scooters
(see Consumer Safety Specification )
Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes
(see Consumer Safety Specification )
Sling shots and sharp-pointed darts
Playground equipment
Non-powder guns
Hobby and craft items in which the finished item is not
primarily of play value
Model kits in which the finished item is not primarily of
play value
Crayons, paints, chalks, and other similar art materials in
which the material itself or the finished item is not
primarily of play value, except that all art materials,
whether or not a component of a toy, must comply with
LHAMA, in accordance with 4.29.1-4.29.3.
Toy Chests
Sporting goods, camping goods, athletic equipment,
musical instruments, juvenile products,
however, toys that are their counterparts are covered.
(It is recognized that there is often a fine line between,
for example, a musical instrument or a sporting item
and its toy counterpart. The intention of the producer
or distributor, as well as normal use and reasonably
foreseeable abuse, determines whether the item is a
toy counterpart.)
Powered models of aircraft, rockets, boats, and land however, toys that are their counterparts are
Constant air inflatables <p id="s0 General guidelines for age labeling toys and toy packaging are contained in Annex A1. <p id="s0 Information regarding packaging and shipping is contained in Annex A2. <p id="s0 This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:
TitleSection Scope1 Referenced Documents2 Terminology3 Safety Requirements4
Material Quality4.1
Flammability4.2
Toxicology4.3
Electrical/Thermal Energy4.4
Sound Producing Toys4.5
Small Objects4.6
Accessible Edges4.7
Projections4.8
Accessible Points4.9
Wires or Rods4.10
Nails and Fasteners4.11
Plastic Film4.12
Folding Mechanisms and Hinges4.13
Cords and Elastics in Toys4.14
Stability and Over-Load Requirements4.15
Confined Spaces4.16
Wheels, Tires, and Axles4.17
Holes, Clearance, and Accessibility of Mechanisms4.18
Simulated Protective Devices4.19
Pacifiers4.20
Projectile Toys4.21
Teethers and Teething Toys4.22
Rattles4.23
Squeeze Toys4.24
Battery-Operated Toys4.25
Toys Intended to be Attached to a Crib
or Playpen4.26
Stuffed and Beanbag-Type Toys4.27
Stroller and Carriage Toys4.28
Art Materials4.29
Toy Gun Marking4.30
Balloons4.31
Certain Toys with Nearly Spherical Ends4.32
Marbles4.33
Pompoms4.35
Hemispheric-Shaped Objects4.36
Yo Yo Elastic Tether Toys4.37
Magnets4.38
Jaw Entrapment in Handles and Steering Wheels4.39 Safety Labeling Requirements5 Instructional Literature6 Producer's Markings7 Test Methods8
General8.1
Testing for Hazardous Substance Content8.2
Test Methods for Determination of Heavy Element
Content in Toys, Toy Components and Materials8.3
Tests for Cleanliness and Preservative Effectiveness8.4
Normal Use Testing8.5
Abuse Testing8.6
Impact Tests8.7
Torque Tests for Removal of Components8.8
Tension Test for Removal of Components8.9
Compression Test8.10
Tests for Tire Removal and Snap-in Wheel and
Axle Assembly Removal8.11
Flexure Test8.12
Test for Mouth-Actuated Toys8.13
Projectiles8.14
Test for Stability of Ride-On Toys8.15
Stalled Motor Test for Battery-Operated Toys8.17
Tests for Battery-Powered Ride-On Toys8.18
Tests for Toys which Produce Noise8.19
Dynamic Strength Test for Wheeled Ride-On Toys8.20
Packaging Film Thickness8.21
Test for Loops and Cords8.22
Yo Yo Elastic Tether Toy Test Methods8.23
Magnet Test Methods8.24
Test Methods for Locking Mechanisms or
Other Means8.25 Identification9 Age Grading GuidelinesAnnex A1 Packaging and ShippingAnnex A2 Design Guidelines for Toys Attached to Cribs
or PlaypensAnnex A3 Design Guidelines for Bath Toy ProjectionsAnnex A4 Flammability Testing Procedure for Solids and Soft ToysAnnex A5 Flammability Testing Procedure for FabricsAnnex A6 Compositing Procedure for Total Heavy Metal AnalysisAnnex A7 Rationale for 2007 RevisionsAnnex A8 Rationale for 2008 RevisionsAnnex A9 Rationale for 2011 RevisionsAnnex A10 <p id="s0 The values stated first are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. <p id="s0 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately)
ASTM Standards
Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation
Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
Specification for Reagent Water
Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness
Recommended Practice for Extraction and Determination of Plasticizer Mixtures from Vinyl Chloride Plastics
Practice for Labeling Art Materials for Chronic Health Hazards
Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs
Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Chests
Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Home Playground Equipment
Specification for Volatile N-Nitrosamine Levels in Rubber Nipples on Pacifiers
Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered Scooters
Consumer Safety Specification for Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes
Test Method for Determination of Lead in Paint Layers and Similar Coatings or in Substrates and Homogenous Materials by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Using Multiple Monochromatic Excitation Beams
Specification for Consumer Product Safety for Childrens Jewelry
ANSI Standards
Z315.1 Safety Requirements for Tricycles
ICS Number Code 97.200.50 (Toys)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code (Toys)
Referencing This Standard
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DOI: 10.-11
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ASTM F963-11, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2011,What is VAIO Control Center?
This is a GUI for controlling special features in Sony VAIO laptops such as battery charge limiter, keyboard backlight, ambient light sensor, etc.
OverviewVAIO Control Center is a software program developed by Sony. It is typically pre-installed with most new Sony computers. The most common release is 4.5.0.03040, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named vaio control center.exe. The setup package generally installs about 98 files and is usually about 2.76 MB (2,896,763 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 8. While about 21% of users of VAIO Control Center come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
This program is pre-installed on Sony PCs
Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.
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It is usually licensed for use only on the Sony PC on which it was pre-installed.
It sometimes difficult for users to remove via the 'Uninstall a Program' feature in Windows.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Control Center
Uninstaller: &C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{8E0-41FD-B17A-3ABC0641187A}\setup.exe& -runfromtemp -l0x0409
-removeonly
Estimated size: 2.76 MB
Language: English
Files installed by VAIO Control Center
Program executable:vaio control center.exe
Name:VAIO Control Center
Path:C:\Program Files\sony\vaio control center\vaio control center.exe
MD5:a1d55a92f92f0dfabc6f8fb52cd6b6ab
Additional files:
SUSCommonSetting.dll - Setting Utility Series
Frn.dll - Sony Corporation Frn (Frn DLL)
3DSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (VAIO Control Center(3DSettingDll Module))
AdvanceStandby.dll - VAIO Control Center(AdvanceStandbyDll Module)
AppMonitorSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (AppMonitorSetting Module)
AutoBrightnessSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(AutoBrightnessSetting Module)
AutoDimmerSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (AutoDimmerSetting Module)
BackupPopup.exe - VAIO Control Center (BackupPopup Module)
BackupSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (BackupSetting Module)
BackupWizard.exe - Starting Backup
BCFNSSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(BCFNSSetting Module)
BCFSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(BCFSetting Module)
BootManagerSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (BootManagerSetting Module)
ClickPadDll.dll - VAIO Control Center (ClickPad Module)
ClickPadSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (ClickPadSetting Module)
ColorModeSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(ColorModeSetting Module)
CommonSetting.dll
CPUFanSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(CPUFanSetting Module)
DefaultSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (DefaultSetting Module)
DisplaySetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(DisplaySetting Module)
ExecuteApp.exe - VAIO Control Center (ExecuteApp)
HDDProtectionSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (HDDProtectionSetting Module)
HDDSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (HDDSetting Module)
HDMIDisplaySetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(HDMIDisplaySetting Module)
InputSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (InputSetting Module)
KBDBacklightSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(KBDBacklightSetting Module)
LBHSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(LBHSettingDll Module)
LEDSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (LEDSetting Module)
LidSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(LidSetting Module)
MicrophoneSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(MicrophoneSetting Module)
NetworkSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (Network Setting Module)
PenTouchSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(PenTouchSetting Module)
PenWakeSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(PenWakeSetting Module)
PluginDll.dll
PointingDeviceSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(PointingDeviceSetting Module)
PowerPlanSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(PowerPlanSetting Module)
RapidWakeSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(RapidWakeSetting Module)
RealitySetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(RealitySetting Module)
RefreshRateSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(RefreshRateSetting Module)
SBMsg.exe - VAIO Control Center(SBMsg Module)
SBRes.dll - VAIO Control Center(SBRes Module)
SC2Setting.dll - VAIO Control Center(SC2SettingDll Module)
SCSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(SCSetting Module)
SForceSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (SForceSetting Module)
ShellExecuteApp.exe - VAIO Control Center (ShellExecuteApp)
ShowAgainSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (ShowAgainSetting Module)
ShowDesktop.exe - VAIO Control Center (ShowDesktop)
SmartConnectWork.exe - VAIO Control Center (SmartConnectWork Module)
SoundDisplay.dll - VAIO Control Center (SoundDisplay Module)
SoundEffectSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (SoundEffectSetting Module)
SoundSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(SoundSetting Module)
SpecialButtonSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(SpecialButtonSetting Module)
SuperDKProxy.exe - VAIO Control Center (SuperDKProxy Module)
SUS3DSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center (SUS3DSetting Module)
SUSBackupSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(SUSBackupSettingDll Module)
SUSLaunchStartDes.exe - VAIO Control Center (SUSLaunchStartDes Module)
SUSSoundProxy.exe - VAIO Control Center(SUSSoundProxy Module)
SwitchControl.dll - VAIO Control Center (SwitchControl Resource)
SynKitWrapper.dll - VAIO Control Center (SynKitWrapper Module)
SystemSetting.dll - VAIO Control Center(SystemDll Module)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
VAIO Control Center.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{-BC37-4F93-6D426A}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
VAIO Clip.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named VAIO Clip.
VESMgr.exe runs as a service named 'VAIO Event Service' (VAIO Event Service) "@"C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\VAIO Control Center\VESRes.dll",-10624".
Resource utilization averages Show technical details
SUSSoundProxy.exe
Memory:2.64 MB21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.%0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.%0.016088% average
User CPU:0.%0.015104% average
How do I remove VAIO Control Center?
Quickly and completely remove VAIO Control Center from your computer by downloading "Should I Remove It?", its 100% FREE and installs in seconds (click the button below).
Or, you can uninstall VAIO Control Center from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall a Program.
Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
When you find the program VAIO Control Center, click it, and then do one of the following:
Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall.
Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove VAIO Control Center.
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service?&Yes
(Installs a service)
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it&8%
Keep it&92%
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 8.1
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 8.1
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows Vista Home Premiu...
21.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
&&United States
&&United Kingdom
&&Netherlands
&&Australia
About Sony
Sony is a leading manufacturer of electronics products for the consumer markets and is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group.
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