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Model

VGN-FS530B

HARDWARE

Processor Name

Intel

®

Pentium

®

M Processor 730

(1.60GHz

1

, 2MB L2 Cache)

Front Side Bus Speed

533MHz

Chipset

Intel

®

915GM 

Integrated Wireless LAN

Intel

®

PRO/Wireless 2200BG

Network Connection(802.11b/g)

3

LCD

15.4” WXGA (1280x800) with 

XBRITE™ technology 

Hard Drive

60GB

4200rpm Ultra ATA

Memory

512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR

(512MB x 1 - Expandable up to 1GB) 

Graphics

Intel

®

Graphics Media Accelerator 900 

128MB Dynamically Shared Video 
Memory  

Graphics Interface

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

CD-RW/DVD-ROM DRIVE

CD-RW

CD-R Write (24x MAX);
CD-RW Write (24x MAX) 

DVD-ROM

DVD Read (8.3x MAX);
CD Read (25.8x MAX) 

Modem

Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 
interface

Ethernet

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

Audio

Windows

®

sound system compatible,

Built-in stereo speakers

Audio Interface

Monaural mini microphone jack, 
Headphone jack

Optional Port Replicator
Interfaces 

Two USB

5

2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA)

port, Printer port, DC in, RJ-45  
Ethernet

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 2.5mm stroke 

and 19.05mm pitch

Action Buttons

S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless 

LAN on/off

Power Requirements

110W+10%

Battery

Standard Lithium-ion Battery 

(VGP-BPS2A) 

Estimated Battery Life

Standard Battery: 2.5-5.5 hours

7

Optional Floppy Drive

External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy 
drive (VGP-UFD1)

Weight

6.17 lbs. with standard battery 

(weight is approximate and may vary)

Size (W x H x D)

14.33” x 1”-1.41” x 10.41”

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-

BPS2A), Power cord & AC adapter 
(VGP-AC19V11) 

Optional Accessories

Additional Standard Capacity Battery 

(VGP-BPS2)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2) 
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRFS1)
Visual Communication Camera 

(PCGA-UVC11A)

Wireless optical mouse

(PCGA-WMS5/S)

USB Mobile Mouse- Black/Silver

(PCGA-UMS3/B/S)

Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 

(VGP-WKB1)

Memory Card Adapter 

(VGP-MCA10)

8

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 com-

patible.

5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity 

media tested 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. Does not support MemoryStick media and 

Memory Stick PRO™ media using the 
MagicGate function or high-speed data 
transfer. Supports memory cards with capac-
ities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V 
SmartMedia media or the ID function of 
SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not sup-
port the SD Memory Card media copyright 
protection function.

9. 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 war-
ranty. 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 avail-
able in all locations.

10. For certain third party software applications,

Sony provides first level Phone Support. 
Additional telephone support may be avail-
able from the applicable 3rd party vendor. 
Availability and schedule for any such sup
port is determined by the applicable software
vendor.

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks stan-
dards, 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 per-

formance 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 prod-
uct 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 deter-
mine 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 ver-
sions or have all documentation. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for
energy efficiency. Features and specifications are sub-
ject 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 permis-
sion 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 trade-
marks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trade-
marks, and Centrino is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trade-
marks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 12/04

Intel® Centrino™
Mobile Technology

Using Intel

®

Centrino Mobile

Technology the FS Series
notebook runs cool and
quiet in a slim, lightweight
design.  Built-in wireless
LAN

3

, easy-to-carry design,

enhanced performance and
extended battery life

7

enable

work on-the-go.  

Reliability and
Productivity for your
Business.  

The VAIO

®

FS Notebook is

designed for performance, relia-
bility, and productivity.  With inte-
grated CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive
you can back up data files with
ease and peace of mind.
Integrated drive also lets you
view, create and edit business
presentations.     

Superior Display
Technology

The VAIO

®

FS Series 15.4”

widescreen display with
Sony's original XBRITE™
LCD technology and built-in
Smart Display Sensor sets
new standards in display
technologies, giving you the
tools for the impactful, pro-
fessional presentations your
business demands.

Delivering Powerful 
Performance

The VAIO

®

FS Notebook

delivers powerful perform-
ance for your essential busi-
ness computing needs.
With integrated wireless
LAN

3

, Intel

®

Pentium

®

M

processor, enhanced bat-
tery life

7

, and Sony's original

digital-asset management
software, you have the
robust tools you need when
you're on the road.

The VAIO

®

FS Notebook

delivers full-size, full-fea-
ture performance and
extended battery life

7

with-

in an incredibly slim, light-
weight design. Easy to
carry with sleek, modern
styling, it projects a profes-
sional, sophisticated image
when you're on the road.

The Perfect Blend of Technology and Mobility. 

Sony

®

VAIO

®

Notebook 

VGN-FS530B

512MB memory expansion module 

(VGP-MM512G)

Universal Carrying Case 

(VGP-AMB1)

Notebook Backpack 

(PCGA-CCP3 Series)

Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter 

(VGP-AMC3)

Cleaning Kit (PCGA-CG10) 
60GB External Hard Drive

(PCGA-HDM06)

2

External Floppy Disk Drive

(VGP-UFD1)

SOFTWARE

Operating System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP 

Professional with Service Pack 2

VAIO

®

FS Series Software Bundle

InterVideo

®

WinDVD

®

Microsoft

®

Works 8.0 - Word 

Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar,
Scheduling, Contact Management, 
and Database

Anti-Virus & Recovery Software

Norton

®

Internet Security™ 90-Day

Subscription - Norton AntiVirus

®

Norton Personal Firewall, Norton 
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam

®

,

Norton Parental Control

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 with Onsite 
Service

9

Telephone Support

1 year toll-free technical telephone 
assistance, available 24/7

10

On-line and Email Support

Support available from 
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

Featuring One Year Onsite Service

9

and 24/7 Telephone Support

10

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