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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO
®
notebook
computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video,
computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art
personal computing.
Features
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Exceptional performance: Your notebook includes a fast Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor and a V.90 compatible modem.*
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Portability: The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use
without AC power.
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Sony audio and video quality: High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video,
which supports full-screen display and enables you to take
advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and
entertainment software.
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Multimedia features: Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone
(not supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.
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Windows
®
98 Second Edition: Your system includes the latest
operating system from Microsoft.
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Communications: Access popular online services, send e-mail,
browse the Internet, and use fax features.
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Digital Versatile Disc (DVD): This new optical storage technology
that provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia
computing experience. DVD-ROM drives play both DVD-ROM and
CD-ROM discs.
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government
regulations.
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For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO
®
notebook computer, see
page 81.