Model
PCG-FX290 and PCG-FX290K
Processor
Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 1 GHz
1
featuring
Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
2
Cache Memory
256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
100 MHz
Bus Architecture
AGP
LCD
15.0" SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT
Graphics
Intel
®
815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB video
SDRAM (shared) and Intel’s Dynamic Video Memory
technology
4 MB Display Cache with 3D buffer
Digital Audio
Intel
®
815EM with 3D surround
MPEG
MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
256 MB SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB
Hard Drive
30 GB
3
fixed
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
Fixed CD-RW and 8X max. DVD-ROM drive
Floppy Disk Drive
Removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" internal operation
Floppy disk drive bay also supports second lithium-ion
battery when floppy drive is removed
Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Keyboard
86 key QWERTY layout
19mm key pitch
3mm stroke
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Battery
Lithium-ion battery
Supports dual battery operation
Battery Life
2.5–3.5 hours with one battery
5
5.0–7.0 hours with optional second battery
5
PC Card Slots
Supports one or two type II or one type III PC card
CardBus support
Other Interfaces
Serial, parallel, VGA monitor, NTSC video out, USB(2),
RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400
interface
4
, mic-in, headphone, port replicator, RJ-45
Ethernet, port replicator
Power Requirements
58.5 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
2.2" X 12.8" X 10.5"
Weight
7.1 lbs. (with weight saver in floppy drive bay)
7.5 lbs. (with floppy drive in floppy drive bay)
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, weight saver, floppy
disk drive, power cord, and video cable
Optional Accessories
Additional battery (PCGA-BP71 or BP71A)
Network port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Wireless LAN Access Point & PC Card (PCWA-A100)
Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)
Service
One year limited Express Service
6
Limited Warranty
One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)
7
Telephone Support
Hardware: One year
7
Software and operating system: 90 days
7
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System
FX290: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Millennium Edition
FX290K: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000 Professional
Software Applications
Adaptec Easy CD Creator
Adobe
®
Acrobat Reader™
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Home Edition
9
Adobe Premiere
®
LE
9
Apple QuickTime™
Arcsoft
®
PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro
9
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
2001
McAfee
®
VirusScan
®9
Microsoft
®
Word 2000
RealNetworks
®
RealPlayer
®
Sonic Foundry
®
Sound Forge
®
XP
Sony DVgate™
Sony Media Bar
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony OpenMG™ Jukebox
9
Sony PictureGear™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow™
WinDVD
®
2000
Online Center
America Online
® 8
Compuserve
®
2000
8
EarthLink Network TotalAccess®
8
Netscape Communicator
®
Prodigy Internet
® 8
VAIO Support Agent
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
16765 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
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
manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representation 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 hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any
combination 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 compatibility 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.
©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited.Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear, Handycam,
Movie Shaker, Open MG, 3Max+ and Visual Flow are trademarks of Sony. Intel SpeedStep technology
and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows 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. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights
and measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 04/01
SPECIFICATIONS
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III 1 GHz
1
processor
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
2
• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive,
and CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
• 15" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) TFT screen
• 256 MB RAM (expandable to 512 MB)
• 30 GB
3
hard drive
• 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet
• AGP-enabled Intel
®
815EM graphics chip with up
to 11 MB video SDRAM (shared) and 3D
graphics support and Intel’s Dynamic Video
Memory Technology
• 4 MB of 133 MHz SDRAM for Display Cache
• High-capacity lithium-ion battery, dual battery
capability
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface
4
supports
high-speed digital video, audio, and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products
• NTSC video out
• Integrated V.90 modem
• Three Programmable Power Keys (PPK) for easy
access to key applications
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Offered with Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Millennium
Edition (FX290) or Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000
Professional (FX290K)
• Intel
®
815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB
video SDRAM (shared) and Intel Dynamic Video
Memory technology
• Built-in stereo speakers
MAX
MAX
Screen: 15" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) TFT screen
MAX
MAX
Battery: 2X battery life
10
MAX
MAX
Mobility: Approximately 7 lbs.
11
light;
about 2" thin
PLUS:
• All-in-one design with floppy drive,
hard drive, and CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
4
• Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet
Sony Digital Handycam
®
camcorder sold separately.
Sony VAIO
®
All-in-One Notebook
PCG-FX290
PCG-FX290K
FEATURES
1 GHz and MHz denote microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect
application performance.
2 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
4 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
5 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7 From date of purchase upon registration.
8 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
9 Available with Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition only.
10 Using optional second battery in floppy drive bay.
11 With weight saver in floppy drive bay.
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