Read Me First; Unpacking Your Computer - Sony PCV-E518DS VAIO User Manual

Read Me First

Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio
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 brand new Intel
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CD-RW 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.
CD-RW drive: This drive is the ideal solution for making backups and data archiving, with the
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ability to store up to 650 MB
your movies to CD-R or CD-RW media and share videos and images with family and friends.
* 530 MB after formatting.
VAIO Smart Keyboard: This USB keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for launching
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your favorite programs or accessing 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" MPEG digital video playback enable you to take advantage
of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.
S-Link (Control-A1): This technology allows you to build a database of all your music and video
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CDs and then record your favorite audio selections on MiniDiscs. Use your computer with a 200
disc mega-storage CD changer and a MiniDisc recording deck.
i.LINK (IEEE 1394): Three built-in i.LINK ports provide you with maximum digital connection
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capability. The i.LINK name and logo identify a digital interface (IEEE 1394) for high speed
communication. By using your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, a Sony Digital Handycam®
Camcorder, the DVgate
interface, you can easily create and edit your own home videos.
Optical Digital Audio Output: This high-quality digital interface transmits digital audio data via
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light pulses. Transfer crystal clear digital audio to your MiniDisc recorder.
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.
50 free hours of Internet access: Use the Internet for up to 50 free hours when you sign up
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with GTE (no credit card required). Limit of two hours per day. Free access expires after 50 hours
or 90 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
* of removable, rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. Save
software preinstalled on your computer, and the i.LINK (IEEE 1394)
Computer. Sony has combined
Computer, see Specifications.
Pentium® III processor, a
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