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Hardware Guide

Welcome

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:

❑Dual drives – Enjoy the freedom of two optical disc drives.

❑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.

❑Multimedia features – Enjoy audio and video CDs and DVDs, even record them yourself.

❑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).

❑Giga Pocket – Take advantage of the Giga Pocket technology, allowing you to watch TV and record your favourite programs digitally and by remote control.

❑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.

❑Interconnectivity – Your computer has Memory Stick, USB 2.0, i.LINK, CompactFlash, xD-Picture and Secure Digital/MMC functionalities.

❑Serial ATA - This port on your hard drive allows you to expand your computer with up to 4 additional hard drives.

❑Windows XP – Your system includes the latest 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: www.vaio-link.com. 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.