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Model

PCG-F370

Processor

Intel

®

Pentium

®

III Processor 450 MHz

Cache Memory

256 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2

Bus Architecture

PCI v2.1

LCD

14.1" XGA Active Matrix LCD (1024 x 768)

Graphics

NeoMagic MagicMedia™ 256AV with 

2.5 MB Video RAM, 128-bit Accelerator 
and MPEG Playback Acceleration

Digital Audio

3D Surround
Sound Blaster

®

Pro compatible

Hardware MIDI
Yamaha

®

PCI audio accelerator

MPEG

MPEG1 and MPEG2 Digital Video
Supports Full Screen Playback

Standard RAM

128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB

Hard Drive

12 GB

DVD-ROM Drive

4X max. fixed DVD-ROM drive with 

DVD movie playback capability

Floppy Disk Drive

Removable 1.44 MB, 
3.5" Internal Operation
Floppy disk drive bay also supports second 

rechargeable battery when floppy drive is removed

Modem

Integrated V.90 56K* Modem

Pointing Device

Digital Touch Pad

Speaker

Built-in Stereo Speakers

Microphone

Built-in (mono)

Battery

Lithium-Ion Battery
Supports Dual Battery Operation

Battery Life

2.0–3.0 hours with one battery

4.0–6.0 hours with optional second battery

PC Card Slots

Supports Two Type II Cards or one Type III Card 
CardBus Support

Infrared

Supports 4 Mbps , 1.1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard

Other Interface

Serial Port, Printer Port, VGA Monitor, PS/2

®

Keyboard/

Mouse, USB, RJ-11 Phone Jack, i.LINK

®

(IEEE-1394)

S400 Interface, Mic-In, Headphone, Video Out, Port
Replicator

Power Management

Energy Star Compliant
ACPI Compatible

Power Requirements

49.5 Watts Maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)

Size (H x W x D)

1.8" X 12.8" X 10.5"

Weight

6.8 lbs. (with weight saver in floppy drive bay)
7.3 lbs. (with floppy drive in floppy drive bay)

Supplied Accessories

Rechargeable Battery, AC Adapter, and Weight Saver

Optional Accessories

Additional battery (PCGA-BP71)
Network port replicator (PCGA-PRF1)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-ACX1)

Service

One Year Limited Express Service**

Limited Warranty

One Year Parts and Labor (90 days without registration)

††

Telephone Support

Hardware: One Year

††

Software and Operating System: 90 Days

††

INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

98 Second Edition

Software Applications

Adobe Acrobat

®

Reader

Adobe PhotoDeluxe

®

Business Edition

Adobe

®

Premiere

®

LE

Apple QuickTime™
Intuit

®

Quicken

®

Basic 99

Mediamatic DVD Express
Microsoft

®

Works Suite 99

Microsoft Word 97
Microsoft Works 4.5
Microsoft Works Calendar
Microsoft Money 99
Microsoft Encarta

®

99

Microsoft Greetings 99
Microsoft Expedia

®

Street 98

Softlink

®

inChorus™

Sony DVgate™ Motion
Sony DVgate™ Still
Sony Media Bar™
Sony PictureGear™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony Smart Connect
Sony Smart Label
Sony Smart Publisher
Sony Smart Write
Symantec WinFax

®

Basic Edition

Online Center

America Online

®

***

AT&T WorldNet

®

Service***

CompuServe

®

2000***

Earthlink Sprint TotalAccess™***
Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer for Windows

®

98

Mindspring

®

Internet Service***

Netscape

®

Communicator™

Prodigy Internet™***

Tool Center

McAfee VirusScan

®

Sony BatteryScope
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony PowerPanel
Sony PPK Setup
Sony Application Recovery CD
System Recovery CD

Sony Electronics Inc.
Information Technologies Marketing Division (ITMD)
3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95134
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/pc

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude
of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not man-
ufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or repre-
sentation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages
and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this document. Sony here-
by disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combina-
tion of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized
dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to
vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and com-
patibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Some pre-installed
software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony
Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.

©1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without writ-
ten permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, i.LINK and VAIO are registered trademarks and
3MAX+, DVgate, Media Bar and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony. Intel, the Intel Inside logo,
and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and the
Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of
their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star
Program for energy efficiency. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of
any product or service. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-
metric weights and measurements are approximate.

Printed in U.S.A. 7/99

SPECIFICATIONS

• Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 450 MHz

• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)

• 12 GB fixed hard drive

• 14.1" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen

• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery, dual battery

capability

• 6.8 lbs. light (with weight saver in floppy drive

bay), 1.8" thin

• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive

and DVD-ROM drive

• i.LINK

®

(IEEE-1394) interface for DV editing

and data transfer between computers

• 4X max. DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie 

playback capability

• Video out

• Integrated V.90 56K* modem

• Three Programmable Power Keys (PPK) for

easy access to key applications such as the
Internet and email

• 256-bit graphics chip

• Built-in stereo speakers

MAX

MAX

Screen: 14.1" XGA TFT

MAX

MAX

Battery: 2X battery life*

MAX

MAX

Mobility: 6.8 lbs** light; less than 2" thin

*using optional second battery in floppy drive bay
**with weight saver in floppy drive bay

PLUS:

• All-in-one design
• i.LINK

®

(IEEE-1394) interface for DV editing 

and data transfer between computers

• 4x max. DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie 

playback

Sony VAIO

®

Notebook

PCG-F370

FEATURES

*

Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible transmit 
power levels during download transmissions. Actual data speeds will vary depending 
on line conditions.

** Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
***Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.

Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.

†† From date of purchase upon registration.

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