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Notice
This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions
of licence agreements enclosed with this product. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily
be identical to current retail versions. Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online
service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating
financial institutions.
© 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
You find the End user software licence agreement on the VAIO Info Centre.
ENERGY STAR®
As an ENERGY STAR
® Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. The
International ENERGY STAR
® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use
of computers and their office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted
products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform
among participating nations.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.


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Trademarks
Sony, DVgate, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear Studio, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering
Studio, Sony Notebook Setup, Sony Style Imaging, UI Design Selector, VAIO Action Setup, VAIO Edit Components, VAIO Media, VAIO
System Information, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player, Windows XP Professional, Windows Home Edition,
Microsoft Works and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
Adobe, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Reader, Adobe Premiere LE and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under licence. QuickTime is registered in the U.S. and other countries.
RealOne Player is a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic, Inc.
PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Norton Internet Security 2003 is a trademark of Symantec Corporation.
EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Click to DVD is a trademark of Sony Electronics.
Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is a registered trademark of Easy Systems Japan Ltd.
WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
PowerDVD for VAIO is a trademark or registered trademark of CyberLink Corporation.
All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the TM or
® marks are not
specified.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Please see the printed Specifications sheet to see what software is available for your model.


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Registering your VAIO
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Registering your VAIO
It only takes a few moments to register your Sony VAIO computer.
By registering your computer, you can take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support
and receive the following benefits:
Club VAIO ­ Online support, tutorials, tips and tricks, news, news forums, competitions, free downloads
and software updates.
VAIO-Link ­ If you are experiencing any problems with your computer, you can check the VAIO-Link
website for a possible solution: http://www.vaio-link.com.
Guarantee ­ Protect your investment. See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer
to your Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc* or
your Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO system* for more information.
To register your Sony VAIO computer, proceed as follows:
1
Set up an Internet connection (see also Configuring your modem (page 31)).
2
Double-click the VAIO Online Registration
icon on the desktop.
You can also find the link on the Start menu.
3
Change your language if necessary and click Next.
4
Click Register Now and then click Next.
This brings you to the website https://registration.sonystyle-europe.com/vaio/registration.asp.
5
Fill in your first and last name.
The serial number of your computer is entered automatically.
6
Click Submit.
7
Enter your details as required and click Submit.
Your VAIO is registered and a thank you screen appears.
If you entered an email address, you will receive a confirmation email from Club VAIO.
Once you have registered, you can access VAIO Online Registration at any time to update your details without filling in the survey.
* Depending on your model


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About the software delivered with your computer
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About the software delivered with your computer
This section gives you an overview of what you can do with the software delivered with your computer.
The software package includes preinstalled software as well as applications which you can install from the
supplied VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc* or from the hard disk drive*.
! If you have a VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc: If you recover your system, some of the applications will not be preinstalled anymore.
Please read the Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc for more information.
* Depending on your model.
Your preinstalled software can mostly be found under Start/All Programs.
Sony software (page 5)
Operating system and other software (page 13)
Not all the applications listed below are delivered with your model. Please
see the printed Specifications sheet to see what software is available for
your model, and then the Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the
VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc* or the Guide to
Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO system* booklet for
installation details.