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Welcome
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Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in
audio, video, computing and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.
Here are the main features you can enjoy:
❑
Exceptional performance
.
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Dual drives
– Enjoy the freedom of two optical disc drives.
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Sony audio and video quality
– The advanced graphics card and high-quality external stereo speakers
enable you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment
software.
❑
Multimedia features
– Enjoy audio and video CDs and DVDs, even record them yourself.
❑
Giga Pocket
* – Take advantage of the new
Giga Pocket
technology, allowing you to watch TV and
record your favourite programs digitally and by remote control.
❑
Sony Memory Stick slot
– This compact digital storage medium allows you to easily transfer images,
sounds, data and text between cameras, computers, and more.
❑
Interconnectivity
– Your computer has Memory Stick, USB 2.0, i.LINK, CompactFlash and SmartMedia
functionalities.
❑
Windows XP
– Your system includes the latest consumer operating system from Microsoft.
❑
Excellent customer support
– If you are experiencing any problems with your computer, please check
the VAIO-Link website for a possible solution:
. Before contacting VAIO-Link, please
try to solve the problem by reading this guide, your printed
Guide to Troubleshooting
, or the manuals
and help files for the peripherals or software.
* Not available on all models. See the printed
Specifications
sheet for details.