Model
PCG-XG9
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
III Processor 500 MHz
Cache Memory
256 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
Bus Architecture
PCI
LCD
13.3" 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
18.1 GB
DVD-ROM Drive
4X max. removable DVD-ROM drive with
DVD movie playback capability
Floppy Disk Drive
Removable 1.44 MB,
3.5" Internal Operation
Hot-swappable multi-bay
Supports the following accessories:
• CD-RW drive (optional)
• DVD-ROM drive (included)
• Additional hard drive (optional)
• Additional battery (optional)
• Floppy drive (included)
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
VGA monitor, USB, RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface, mic-in, headphone
Power Management
Energy Star Compliant
ACPI Compatible
Power Requirements
65 Watts Maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Size (H x W x D)
1.75" X 11.9" X 9.9"
Weight
5.9 lbs. (with weight saver in versatile drive bay)
6.4 lbs. (with floppy drive in versatile drive bay)
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery, AC Adapter, and Weight Saver
Optional Accessories
CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRWX1)
Privacy screen (PCGA-FLX1)
10 GB hard drive (PCGA-HDX10)
XG Dock (PCGA-PSX1)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP71)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-ACX1)
External 4X4X20X max. CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRW51)
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
Mediamatics DVDExpress
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 Application Recovery CD
System Recovery CD
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
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. 12/99
SPECIFICATIONS
• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)
• 13.3” XGA TFT screen
• 4X max. DVD-ROM drive
• Sony original programmable Jog Dial
™
• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery, dual battery
capability
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface for DV editing
and data transfer between computers
• Integrated V.90 56K* modem
• 256-bit graphics ship
• Built-in stereo speakers
Sony VAIO
®
Notebook
PCG-XG9
ADDITIONAL 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.
• Hot-swappable multi-bay for optional CD-RW,
second hard drive, second battery or included
DVD-ROM or floppy drive
• Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 500 MHz
• 18.1 GB max. hard drive
• 6 lbs.* light; 1.75" thin
• Style and innovation — sleek design, Jog Dial
™
,
optional privacy screen
* with weight saver in versatile drive bay
