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Last Updated: 04/27/2006
VGN-FE690 CTO Series
VAIO® FE Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
S1, S2 (programmable), Volume and Mute
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Docking Station:
Docking station connector
Camera:
Built-in Camera and Microphone (only available with
XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD) or no camera (only available with XBRITE-
ECO™ )
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2600 (Configuration 1), Intel®
Core™ Duo Processor T2500 (Configuration 2), Intel® Core™ Duo
Processor T2400 (Configuration 3), Intel® Core™ Duo Processor
T2300E (Configuration 4), Intel® Celeron® M 420 (Configuration 5)
Speed:
2.16GHz (with Configuration 1), 2GHz (with Configuration 2),
1.83GHz (with Configuration 3), 1.66GHz (with Configuration 4),
1.60GHz (with Configuration 5)
Front Side Bus Speed:
667MHz (with Configurations 1-4), 533MHz
(with Configuration 5)
L2 Cache:
2MB (with Configurations 1-4), 1MB (with Configuration 5)
Technology:
Intel® Dual Core/Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
2GB (1GBx2) (Configuration 1), 1GB (1GBx1) (Configuration 2),
1GB (512MBx2) (Configuration 3), 512MB (512MBx1) (Configuration
4), or 512MB (256MBx2) (Configuration 5), (PC2-4200)
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
160GB (Configuration 1), 120GB (Configuration 2), 100GB
(Configuration 3), 80GB (Configuration 4), 60GB (Configuration 5),
40GB (Configuration 6)
Speed:
4200rpm (with Configuration 1), 5400rpm (with Configuration
2 - 6)
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write:
4x max. DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW Drive
DVD+R Write:
8x max. DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW Drive
DVD+RW Write:
8x max. DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW Drive
DVD-R Write:
8x max. DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW Drive
DVD-RW Write:
6x max. DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW Drive
CD-R Write:
24x max. DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW Drive or 24x max. CD-
RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
CD-RW Write:
16x max. DVD±R DL / DVD±RW Drive or 16x max. CD-
RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
DVD±RW:
Yes
Not available on CD-RW Drive
CD Read:
24x max. DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW Drive or 24x max. CD-
RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
DVD Read:
8x max. DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW Drive or 8x max. CD-
RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
DVD-R DL Write:
4x max. DVD±R DL/DVD±RW Drive
DVD-RAM Read:
5x max. DVD±R DL/DVD±RW Drive or 5x max. CD-
RW/DVD-ROM Drive
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Memory Stick Duo™ media with
MagicGate™ functionality, ExpressCard™ /34 Slot, PCMCIA - Type
II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WXGA LCD
Screen Size:
15.4”
Resolution:
1280 x 800
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XBRITE HiColor™ Technology:
Optional
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology:
Optional (only available with Intel®
Graphics Media Accelerator 950)
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7600 or Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 950
Video RAM:
128MB [dynamically allocated (RAM/Video) memory] or
128MB [dynamically allocated shared (RAM/Video) memory]
Technology:
TurboCache™ (with NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400)
Chipset:
Intel® 945PM or Intel® 945GM
Interface:
VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1(4-pin)
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Microphone Input:
1
S-Video Output(s):
1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base-T/100Base-TX
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology or
none
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2B) or
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.0-4.0 hours (Standard Battery)
Power Requirements:
110W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition
2005 with Update Rollup 2, XP Professional with SP2 or XP Home
Edition with SP2
Optional Software:
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Adobe® Premiere
Standard or Professional, Microsoft® Office 2003 Basic, Small
Business or Professional Edition, Sony® Movies Package
Internet Services:
America Online® 180-Day Trial - New Users
Only
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
Norton® Internet Security™ 60-
Day Subscription, TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial, Iolo®
System Mechanic 30-Day Trial, VAIO® Security Center, VAIO®
Update software, VAIO® Recovery Wizard software, VAIO®
Support Central
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Digital Imaging Starter Edition,
Intuit® Quicken® 2006 New User Edition (previous Quicken
users may require additional upgrade), InterVideo® WinDVD®,
Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office
2003 (Student/Teacher Edition with MCE and XP Home, Small
Business Edition with XP Pro), Roxio® DigitalMedia SE, DISCover
My Games
Sony® Original Software:
Click to DVD® - DVD Creation, DVgate
Plus™ - Digital Video, SonicStage® Mastering Studio - Audio
Mastering and Remastering, SonicStage® - Digital Music, VAIO
Media™ - Network File Sharing, Image Converter - PSP Transfer,
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®, 60-minute Trial
Version of Jeopardy®
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance,
available 24/7
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight:
6.17 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and
may vary)
Measurements:
14.41”(W) x 1.02”-1.39”(H) x 10.81”(D)
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Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2B) or Large Capacity Lithium-
ion battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Multi Function Docking Station (VGP-PRFE1)
Multi Function Bay Drive, 4 USB 2.0, GB Ethernet, DVI-D, VGA out,
RCA Video out, S-Video out and Kensington lock
80GB HDD Bay Unit (VGP-HDBX08A)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)
512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)
Bluetooth® Headset (HBH-608)(only available with Bluetooth®
technology)
Color:
White
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. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.
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. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited
warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be
dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some
repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not
be available in all locations.
9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides 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.
10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-
use options and operations.
11. Viewable area measured diagonally.
12. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services
which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.
13. NVIDIA® TurboCache™ technology combines the size and bandwidth of
video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal
system performance.
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 operate 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 options
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. Pre-
installed 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.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE HiColor, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo,
MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are
trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and
Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 4/06.
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