Welcome; Features - Sony VAIO PCG-XG500 User Manual

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Notebook. Sony has
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® notebook,
"Specifications" on page 145.
Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a Mobile Intel®
Pentium® III Processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology
V.90 compatible K56flex modem.
Portability — The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without
AC power.
Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables
you to take advantage of today's advanced multimedia applications, games,
and entertainment software.
Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes
Windows® Millennium Edition or Windows® 2000 Professional.
Communications — Access popular online services, send and receive e-
mails, browse the Internet, and use the dialing and fax features.
DVD drive — This new optical storage technology provides increased
storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. DVD-ROM
drives play both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.
CD-RW drive — (bundled with select models) This drive is that ideal
solution for making backups and archiving data, with the ability to store up
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to 650 MB of removable, rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. Save
* Processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
† Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-
ernment regulations.
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