Sony PCG-XG500 Manual

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.

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Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a Mobile Intel® 
Pentium® III Processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology

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 and a 

V.90 compatible K56flex modem.

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Portability — The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without 
AC power.

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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.

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Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes 
Windows® Millennium Edition or Windows® 2000 Professional.

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Communications — Access popular online services, send and receive e-
mails, browse the Internet, and use the dialing and fax features.

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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.

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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 
to 650 MB

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 of removable, rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. Save 

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For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® notebook, 
“Specifications” on page 145.

* 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.