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Sony VAIO Desktop
User Guide
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Notice
© 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-
readable form without prior written approval.
Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby
expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the
software or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages,
whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information
contained herein or the use thereof.
Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without
notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user licence agreement.
The illustrations of the products in this manual may differ slightly from the actual products.


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Trademarks
Sony, DVgate, i.LINK and the i.LINK logo, MovieShaker, Network Smart Capture, PictureGear Studio, SonicStage, Sony Style Imaging,
UI Design Selector, VAIO Action Setup, VAIO Edit Components, VAIO System Information, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo,
VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo, Windows Media and Outlook are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
StarOffice is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
Adobe, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Premiere 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.
Symantec Norton Antivirus is a trademark of Symantec.
Click to DVD is a trademark of Sony Electronics.
EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
RecordNow is a trademark or registered trademark of VERITAS.
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.


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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.
Environmental information
Halogenated flame retardant is not used in cabinets.
Cushions formed by corrugated board are used in packaging.


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Safety information
Warnings
General
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO desktop to rain or moisture.
If reporting a gas leak, do not use the modem or a telephone in the vicinity of the leak.
Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm.
The power socket outlet you are using must be installed near the equipment and must be easily
accessible.
Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode.
The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive. They
can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfunction. Do not place your
computer near or on any objects, which emit magnetic fields, mainly:
TV sets
Speakers
Magnets
Magnetic bracelets.