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Models

PCG-R505DS, PCG-R505DSK and PCG-R505DSP

Processor

Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 1.13 GHz

1

-M

supports enhanced Intel

®

SpeedStep™ technology

Cache Memory

512 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed

133 MHz

1

Bus Architecture

PCI/AGP

LCD

12.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT

Graphics

Intel

®

830MG integrated graphics chip with Intel

®

D.V.M. technology including up to 
32 MB SDRAM (shared)

Digital Audio

Microsoft

®

sound system compatible

Standard RAM

256 MB SDRAM, expandable to 384 MB

Hard Drive

40.0 GB

3

fixed

Open Slot

0: SO-DIMM

Floppy Disk Drive

SlimDock 1.44 MB, 3.5
Optional external USB 1.44 MB, 3.5"

Modem

Integrated V.90 modem

Keyboard

83 key QWERTY layout
Approx. 18mm key pitch
2mm stroke

Pointing Device

Electro-Static touch pad

Speakers

Built-in stereo speakers

Microphone

Exernal Microphone

Ethernet

10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface

Wireless LAN

802.11b LAN connect interface

Battery

Lithium-Ion battery
Supports standard Lithium-Ion battery (supplied) or

double-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (optional)

Battery Life

2.5 - 3.5 hours (Standard Battery)
5.5 - 7.5 hours (Double-Capacity Battery)

PC Card Slots

Supports one type II card
CardBus support

Other Interfaces on Main Unit 

USB (2), i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400, VGA out,

headphone out, RJ-11 phone jack, MagicGate

Memory Stick

®

interface, RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-

TX Ethernet, center Jog Dial

, Mic-in Jack

Drives and Interfaces 
on SlimDock

Docking Station

Floppy disk drive, CD-RW/DVD combo drive, serial,

parallel, VGA out, i,LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400, 2

USB, and 10Base-T/100Base -TX Ethernet ports

Power Requirements

80.0 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)

Power Management

ENERGY STAR

®

compliant

Advanced power management - ACPI compatible

Size

Approx. 1.16" - 1.33" X 11" X 9.4" (H x W x D)

Weight

4.37 lbs. (with standard battery)
6.75 lbs. (with docking station and standard battery) 

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-Ion battery, AC adapter, Power

cable, SlimDock

™ 

docking station

Optional Accessories

Additional SlimDock

TM

docking station with

DVD drive (PCGA-DSD5)

Additional SlimDock

TM

docking station with 

DVD/CD-RW combination drive  (PCGA-DSM5)

MagicGate

Memory Stick

®

media: 

32 MB (MSG-32A), 64 MB (MSG-64A), 
128 MB (MSG-128A)

Additional standard battery (PCGA-BP2R)
Double-capacity battery (PCGA-BP4R)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Large Carrying Case (PCGA-CCF)
Carrying Case (PCGA-CCR5)
External CD-RW/DVD combo drive (PCGA-CRWD1)-

Windows

®

XP only

External CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51/A)
External USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)

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

R505DS: Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition

9

R505DSK: Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional

9

R505DSP: Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Professional

9

Software Applications

Adobe Acrobat

®

Reader

Adobe Photoshop

®

Elements

Adobe Premiere 6.0 “LE”
Apple QuickTime

Arcsoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro
Easy Systems Drag'n Drop CD

2

InterVideo WinDVD

2000

Intuit

®

Quicken

®

2002 Basic

Microsoft

®

Word 2002

9

RealNetworks

®

Real Entertainment Suite

Sony Digital Print
Sony DVgate

Sony MovieShaker

Sony PicoPlayer
Sony PictureGear

Sony SonicStage for VAIO
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow
SPDE Everquest

10

SPDE Screenblast Sound Forge

10

SPDE Screenblast ACID
Trend Micro PC-Cillin

®

2000

11

Online Center

America Online

® 8

Earth Link

®

Total Access

8

VAIO Support Agent 

Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: 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.
Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail
versions or have all documentation.

©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks and
DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear and R505 SuperSlim Pro are trademarks of Sony. Intel
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. 01/02

SPECIFICATIONS

• Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 1.13 GHz

1

-M

supports enhanced Intel

®

SpeedStep

technology

• 4.37 lbs. light, about 1" thin
• 12.1" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX integrated Ethernet 

with RJ-45 interface

• 40.0 GB

3

hard drive

• Durable magnesium-alloy case
• 256 MB SDRAM (expandable to 384 MB max.)
• Integrated V.90 modem
• High-capacity lithium-ion battery
• Responsive, nearly full-size tactile keyboard (95%)
• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface — supports

high-speed digital video, audio and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products

4

• Sony MagicGate

Memory Stick

®

media slot

• Intel

®

830MG integrated graphics chip with

Intel

®

D.V.M. technology including up to 32 MB

SDRAM (shared)

• Built-in stereo speakers
• 1 type II PC card slot with CardBus support
• 2 USB ports
• Bundled SlimDock

docking station with CD-

RW/DVD combo drive, standard battery, AC
adapter and power cord

• Center Jog Dial

TM

scrolling button

Sony VAIO

®

R505 SuperSlim Pro

Notebook

R505DS

R505DSK

R505DSP

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 1.13 GHz

1

- M

supports enhanced Intel

®

SpeedStep

technology

• 4.37 lbs. light, about 1" thin
• 12.1" XGA TFT screen
• 256 MB SDRAM/40.0 GB

3

hard drive

• SlimDock

docking station with CD-RW/DVD combo drive included

• Integrated 802.11b wireless LAN

1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application 

performance.

2 Available on the units with Windows® 2000
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 Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy 
protection and content management technology.  USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES
AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES.  Product activation procedures and privacy
policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations
of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).
10 Available on the units with Windows® XP Home only 
11 Subscription required

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