Model
VGN-A600/A600P CTO
HARDWARE
Processor (Configurable)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 770
(2.13GHz
1
, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 760
(2GHz
1
, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 750
(1.86GHz
1
, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 740
(1.73GHz
1
, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 730
(1.60GHz
1
, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Celeron
®
Processor 360
(1.40GHz
1
, 2MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
533MHz
Chipset
Intel
®
915PM
Bluetooth
®
(Configurable)
Bluetooth
®
technology
9
or none
Integrated Wireless LAN
(Configurable)
Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network
Connection (802.11a/b/g)
3
or
Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection (802.11b/g)
3
LCD (Configurable)
17” WUXGA (1920x1200) with XBRITE™
technology and ErgoBright™ technology
or 17” WXGA (1440x900) with
XBRITE™ technology and EgroBright™
technology
Hard Drive (Configurable)
100GB
2
(5400rpm),
80GB
2
(5400rpm),
60GB
2
(5400rpm),
40GB
2
(5400rpm)
Memory (Configurable)
2GB PC-4200 400MHz DDRW2 (1GB x 2)
1GB PC-4200 400MHz DDRW2 (512MB x 2)
512MB PC-4200 400MHz DDRW2 (512MB x 1)
512MB PC-4200 400MHz DDRW2 (256MB x 2)
256MB PC-4200 400MHz DDRW2 (256MB x 1)
(Expandable to 2GB)
Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon
®
X600
128MB DDR SDRAM
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Video Interface
A/V mini jack
Optical Drive (Configurable)
D
DV
VD
D++R
R D
Doouubbllee LLaayyeerr// D
DV
VD
D±±R
RW
W D
Drriivvee
4
Double Layer +R
DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX)
DVD±RW
4
-RW
DVD-R Write (8x MAX); DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)
+RW
DVD+R Write (8x MAX); DVD+RW Write (4xMAX)
CD-RW
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (24x MAX)
C
CD
D--R
RW
W// D
DV
VD
D--R
RO
OM
M D
Drriivvee
CD-RW
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (24x MAX)
DVD ROM
DVD Read (8x MAX); CD Read (24x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000
BASE-T Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Headphone jack
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick,
Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory
Stick DUO™ media
5
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
connector(IEEE 1394)
6
, 3 USB
2.0 ports, port replicator connector
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
Power On, S1 (programmable), Magnify
Screen, Brightness, ),
Volume(-), Mute, Wireless LAN on/off
Power Requirements
135W+10%
Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 1.0 - 2.5 hours
7
Weight
8.8 lbs. with standard battery
(weight is approximate & may vary)
Size (W x H x D)
16” x 1.7”-1.8” x 11”
Supplied Accessories
Standard battery, power cord & AC Adapter
Sonic RecordNow!
®
7 (only available with
DVD±RW drive option)
Optional Software
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Elements
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Album Starter Edition
Adobe
®
Premiere Standard or Professional
Edition
11
Microsoft
®
Office 2003 60-Day Trial
(Student/Teacher Edition) - only available
on models with XP Home
Microsoft
®
Office 2003 60-Day Trial
(Small Business Edition) - only available
on models with XP Professional
Microsoft
®
Office 2003 (Basic, Small
Business, or Professional Edition)
Sony
®
SonicStage
®
Mastering Studio -
Audio Mastering & Remastering
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software
Norton
®
Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription
Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day Trial
VAIO
®
Update software
VAIO
®
Recovery Wizard software
VAIO
®
Help and Support software
Internet Services
AOL Online™ 90-Day Trial - New Users
Only
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
12
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7
13
.
On-line and Email Support
Support available from
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed;
other factors may affect application performance. CPU
speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard
drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of
hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold
separately. Internet connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media test-
ed up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
6. 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.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on
usage.
8. AV Entertainment Dock Option only available at time of pur-
chase.
9. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies. Please
see website for compatibility details.
10. Does not support MemoryStick media and Memory
Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate function or high-
speed data transfer. Supports memory cards with capacities
up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V SmartMedia media or the
ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support
the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function.
11. Not all features supported.
12. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of
Sony’s warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call
toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony
Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL
33913.
13. For certain third party software applications, Sony pro-
vides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support
may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor.
Availability and schedule for any such support is determined
by the applicable software vendor.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards,
and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software
packages and add-on hardware options. This personal com-
puter is not manufactured to operate 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 options except those mentioned in this docu-
ment. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warran-
ty that this product is compatible with any combination of
products you may choose to connect. While Sony represen-
tatives 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 hard-
ware 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. 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.
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is
prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage, Giga
Pocket, VAIO, VAIO Zone, XBRITE, ErgoBright, Memory Stick
PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-
Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, PictureGear Studio and Like
No Other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are regis-
tered trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 1/05.
High-Quality TV On
Your Schedule
Watch and record all of your
favorite shows with Sony's
Giga Pocket
®
engine avail-
able on the optional A/V
Dock. Record your shows
to DVD and create a digital
library for personal viewing
at your convenience with
Click to DVD™ software
and the optional DVD+R
Double Layer/ DVD±RW
drive
4
.
Next-Generation
Technology
Ready to meet your growing A/V
entertainment demands. Wheth-
er you're turning your analog
content into digital video, or edit-
ing and converting your high-def-
inition camcorder video, you
have the tools you need. And,
with the optional DVD+R Double
Layer/ DVD±RW drive, you can
burn up to 8.5GB of data, music
or digital photos - or up to 4
hours of MPEG-2 video - on one
Double Layer DVD disc
4
.
A Superior Viewing
Experience
A powerful blend of Sony
original technologies deliver
an exceptional viewing expe-
rience. The 17" WUXGA or
WXGA+ LCD with XBRITE™
technology brings movies to
life with crisp images and
vivid colors. Smart Display
Sensor automatically adjusts
to an optimal resolution
when connecting to a com-
patible display or projector.
Full-Featured
Multimedia notebook
The VAIO
®
A Digital Studio
Notebook and optional A/V
Entertainment Dock take
mobile A/V capabilities to a
whole new level. Watch and
record high-quality TV.
Convert VHS and 8mm
videos into professional-
quality DVDs. Capture and
edit high-definition cam-
corder video. Fully equipped
to handle all of your A/V
entertainment demands.
The Sony
®
VAIO
®
A Series
Digital Studio PC is a pre-
mier notebook, designed
to offer the cutting edge of
technology and perform-
ance with incomparable
style. Optional AV capabili-
ties include premium
speakers & entertainment
dock with a TV tuner and
personal video recorder.
The Premier Multimedia Notebook PC.
Sony
®
VAIO
®
Digital Studio PC
VGN-A600/
A600P CTO
Configurable Accessories
AV Entertainment Dock with S-Master™
Digital Amplifier, Four USB 2.0 ports,
Monitor (VGA) port, VHF/UHF TV port,
Printer port DC in, S-Video in/out, DVI-D,
RJ-45 Ethernet, Optical out, Line in (RCA
Pin), Line out (RCA Pin), Giga Pocket
®
MPEG2 realtime encoder/decoder board
with TV Tuner
Speakers(2) & Remote Control
Wireless Mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S)
Optional Accessories
Additional Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
AC Adapter for use with the AV
Entertainment Dock (PCGA-AC19V7)
AC Adapter for use with port replicator or
stand-alone notebook (VGP-AC19V10)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRA1)
Visual Communication Camera
(PCGA-UVC11A)
USB Mobile Mouse- Black/ Silver
(PCGA-UMS3/B/S)
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
(VGP-WKB1)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
10
512MB memory expansion module
(VGP-MM512L)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter
(VGP-AMC2)
External Floppy Disk Drive (VGP-UFD1)
SOFTWARE
Operating System (Configurable)
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home with
Service Pack 2 or Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
Professional with Service Pack 2
Sony Original Software
VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD™
VAIO Zone™ Personal Video Recorder
Component (only available on AV
Entertainment Dock option)
Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation (only avail-
able with DVD±RW drive option)
DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage
®
- Digital Music
PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
VAIO
®
A Series Software Bundle
Intuit Quicken
®
2005 New User Edition
(previous Quicken users may require
additional upgrade)
InterVideo
®
WinDVD
®
Microsoft
®
Works 8.0
