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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.
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Multimedia features
– Enjoy audio and video CDs and DVDs, even record them yourself.
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Giga Pocket
– Take advantage of the
Giga Pocket
technology, allowing you to watch TV and record your favourite programmes
digitally and by remote control.
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Sony Memory Stick PRO 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 and SmartMedia functionalities.
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Windows XP
– Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.
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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.