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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.❑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.

❑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: 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.

* Not available on all models. See the printed Specifications sheet for details.