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Welcome
Hardware Guide
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.
As well as exceptional performance, here are the main features you can enjoy:
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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. You can link up your PC to your
Home Cinema equipment and enjoy surround sound.
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Multimedia features
– Enjoy audio and video CDs and DVDs, even record them yourself.
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Dual layer video storage
- This new DVD media format allows writing in 2 layers for increased video storage capacity (8.5GB
as compared to 4.7GB standard DVD).
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VAIO Zone
– Take advantage of this new software application, allowing you to enjoy music, video, and photos locally or through
a home networking environment. If your computer has TV tuner functionalities, you can also watch/record TV on your VAIO.
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TVTV
– tvtv takes your VAIO's TV functions to a new level. Never miss your favourite TV programme again, by remote-recording
it via the Internet onto your TV tuner-equipped VAIO. The tvtv Interactive Programme Guide gives you a comprehensive overview
of what's on when and automatically synchronises it with your VAIO, wherever you happen to be at the time.
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Sony Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot
– This compact digital storage medium allows you to easily transfer images, sounds, data
and text between cameras, computers, and more.
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Interconnectivity
– Your computer has Memory Stick, USB 2.0, i.LINK, CompactFlash, xD-Picture and Secure Digital/MMC
functionalities.
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Serial ATA
- This port on your hard drive allows you to expand your computer with up to 4 additional hard drives.
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Windows XP
– Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.
