Read Me First; Unpacking Your Computer - Sony PCV-E314DS VAIO User Manual

Read Me First

Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you
with state-of-the-art personal computing.
Features
For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Digital Studio
Exceptional performance: Your computer includes a fast Intel
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DVD-ROM drive, and a V.90 compatible data/fax modem.
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government
regulations.
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD): This new optical storage technology provides increased storage
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capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVDs and
CD-ROMs.
VAIO Smart Keyboard: Your computer includes a USB keyboard with programmable shortcut
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buttons to launch your favorite programs or access the Internet.
Sony audio and video quality: High-fidelity positional 3D audio system (A3D ), high-powered
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3D graphics (AGP), and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG2 digital video playback enable you to take advantage
of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.
S-Link (Control-A1) connector: Store and play CDs from your CD changer. Record music to
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your minidisc recorder. Create libraries of titles with song names and play times, select recording
lists from the library to play, edit, or record.
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors: Connect a digital video camera, such as the Sony Digital
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Handycam, or other digital imaging devices to an i.LINK connector on either the front or back of
your system. This state-of-the-art technology allows audio/video devices to function as true
multimedia peripherals, creating a new interface technology between your computer and A/V
products.
Optical Digital Audio Output connector: Transfer digital audio directly from your computer to
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audio recording devices such as a digital receiver or Minidisc recorder. Listen to high quality,
multichannel DVD sound when your computer is connected to a compatible Dolby Digital
decoder.
Digital Studio Software: Enjoy all of your computer's audio and video capabilities with
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component-like applications that allow you to creatively manipulate digital still images, video clips,
and audio tracks.
100 free hours of Internet access: Use the Internet for up to 100 free hours when you sign up
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with GTE (no credit card required). Free access expires after 100 hours or 60 days after signing
up--whichever occurs first.
Preinstalled software titles: All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and
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ready for you to use right out of the box.
Windows ® 98: Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.
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Communications: Access popular online services, browse the Internet, send faxes, and more.
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Unpacking Your Computer

Computer and Supplied Accessories
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Digital Studio Computer. Sony has
Computer, see Specifications.
Pentium
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II processor, a
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(AC-3)
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