Model
VGN-FS550
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
80GB
2
4200rpm Ultra ATA
Memory
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
(256MB x 2 - Expandable up to 1GB)
Graphics
Intel
®
915GM Integrated Graphics
128MB Dynamic Video Memory
(Shared with Main Memory)
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW
Drive
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 (10x 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
6
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
connector(IEEE 1394)
7
, 3 USB
5
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
8
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy
drive (VGP-UFD1)
Weight
6.28 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)
Internet Services
AOL Online™ 90-Day Trial - New
Users Only
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite
Service
10
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7
11
.
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. Not all products with USB connectors may communi-
cate with each other due to chipset variations.
6. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media test-
ed up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
7. 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.
8. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on
usage.
9. Does not support MemoryStick media and Memory
Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate function or high-
speed data transfer. Supports memory cards with capaci-
ties 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.
10. 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 trou-
bleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self
repair kits. Onsite Service may not be available in all loca-
tions.
11. 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.
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
Get Creative When
On-The-Go
The VAIO
®
FS Notebook
comes loaded with the tools
you need to create, manage
and share your digital pho-
tos, home videos, movies
and music. Powerful per-
formance, extended battery
life
8
and integrated wireless
LAN
3
make it easy to enjoy
your multimedia entertain-
ment while you're away
from home.
Sony's Professional
Tools Are At Your
Fingertips
With Click to DVD™ software
and the DVD+R Double
Layer/DVD±RW drive, creating
high-quality DVDs is just one
click away
4
. Create or record up
to 8.5GB of home videos,
movies, TV shows, music or dig-
ital photos - or up to 4 hours of
MPEG2 video - on one Double
Layer DVD disc.
Superior Display
Technology
The VAIO
®
FS Notebook
comes with a 15.4”
widescreen LCD with Sony
XBRITE™ display technolo-
gy. It delivers brilliant colors,
sharp contrasts and crisp
images. With glare filter and
anti-reflective coating to min-
imize reflection, you're
assured a beautifully clear
image from any viewing
angle. Your movies and
home videos will come alive.
Delivering Powerful
Performance
With integrated wireless
LAN
3
, Intel
®
Pentium
®
M
processor, enhanced bat-
tery life
8
and Sony's original
multimedia software, you
have the robust tools you
need when you're on the
road. And, with its slim,
lightweight design, it's your
ideal mobile companion.
The VAIO
®
FS Notebook
delivers powerful perform-
ance for your every-
day essential computing
needs and growing multi-
media entertainment de-
mands. Easily manage,
and enjoy your digital pho-
tos, home videos, and
music on-the-go. Slim and
lightweight, it's your ideal
mobile companion.
The Perfect Blend of Performance and Mobility.
Sony
®
VAIO
®
Notebook
VGN-FS550
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
(VGP-WKB1)
Memory Card Adapter
(VGP-MCA10)
9
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 Home
Edition with Service Pack 2
Sony Original Software
VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD™
Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation
DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage
®
2.1 - Digital Music
PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
VAIO
®
FS Series Software Bundle
Intuit Quicken
®
2005 New User
Edition
(previous Quicken users may
require additional upgrade)
InterVideo
®
WinDVD
®
Microsoft
®
Works 8.0 -
Word
Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar,
Scheduling, Contact Management, and
Database
Microsoft
®
Office
®
2003 60-Day
Trial (Student/Teacher Edition)
Sonic RecordNow!
®
7
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software
Norton
®
Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription -
Norton AntiVirus
®
,
Norton Personal Firewall, Norton
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam
®
,
Norton Parental Control
Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day
Trial
VAIO
®
Update software
VAIO
®
Recovery Wizard software
VAIO
®
Help and Support software
Featuring One Year Onsite Service
10
and 24/7 Telephone Support
11
