Model
PCG-FRV26
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor 2.80GHz
1
Cache Memory
512 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
533 MHz
LCD
15” XGA (1024x768) TFT display
Graphics
ATI RADEON IGP 345M 64MB (shared)
Memory
512 MB DDR SDRAM (256MB x 2), expandable to 1024MB
Hard Drive
40 GB
2,12
hard drive
CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive
(Max speeds: CD-R write 24x, CD-RW write 10x, CD-ROM
read 24x, DVD-ROM read 8x)
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
10
Supports optional Memory Stick
®
media
Pointing Device/Keyboard
Electro-Static touch pad
86 key QWERTY layout, with 2.7mm stroke and 19.19mm
pitch
Estimated Battery Life
4
Lithium-ion battery 1.5-2.0 hours
4
PC Card Slots
Two type I or II, or one type III card slot; CardBus support
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible with 3D surround
Built-in stereo speakers; monaural mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
3
, AV out (mini jack), 3 USB 2.0
ports, RJ-11 modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, paral-
lel, headphone (stereo), mic-in
Power Requirements
135 watts m/- 10% (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star
®
compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.65" - 2.26” X 13" X 10.8"
Weight
7.72 lbs.with one battery
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter
Optional Accessories
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX)
USB optical mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
USB mobile mouse (PCGA-UMS3/V, UMS3/S)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Sport backpack (PCGA-CCP2)
Neoprene notebook & AC adapter cases (PCGA-CCN1S)
External speakers (PCGA-SP1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V7)
Visual communication camera (PCGA-UVC10)
USB Bluetooth adapter (PCGA-BA1/A)
External USB keyboard (PCGA-UKB1)
External DVD±RW drive (PCGA-DDRW1)
9
802.11b Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)
802.11b Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C150S)
802.11g Wireless LAN router access point (PCWA-AR300)
802.11g Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C300S)
802.11a Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)
802.11a/11b Wireless LAN Dual PC card (PCWA-C700)
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited hardware Express Service
5
(Certain restric-
tions apply.)
One year limited hardware parts and labor
5
Telephone Support
5
: One year hardware from purchase date
Sony and Microsoft software: 90 days from purchase date
Included Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition
Productivity
Microsoft
®
Money 2003
6
Microsoft
®
Works 7.0
Microsoft
®
Encarta Online
7
Video Software
Sony DVgate™ Plus
InterVideo
®
WinDVD
®
4 for VAIO
®
PC
Music Software
Sony SonicStage™
RealNetworks
®
RealOne
TM
player
Photo Software
Sony PictureGear Studio
TM
Sony Network Smart Capture
Communication
Sony VAIO Media™ Software
Microsoft
®
MSN 8.0
8
America Online
®8
Gaming
Microsoft
®
Age of Empires
Virus, Tools, and Support Software
McAffee
®
Internet Security Center Trial
8
VAIO Support Agent
1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed may be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary.
3 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 con-
nector may not communicate with each other.
4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 From date of purchase.
6 Certain features are time limited.
7 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft's current online ver-
sion. Internet access required; additional fees (including
telephone/long distance charges) may apply also.
8 Requires fees for use.
9 DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW discs recorded on this drive will playback in
most consumer DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives
10 Supports Memory Stock Pro
TM
high-capacity media, but does not support
high-speed media capability. Does not support MagicGate
TM
functionality.
11 Digital still camera is not included.
12 5GB of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
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 pack-
ages 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.
(c)2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, and VAIO are reg-
istered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, and
VAIO Media are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trade-
marks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation. RealNetworks, is registered trademark and RealOne
is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. 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. 06/03
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• Powerful Intel
®
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®
4 processor 2.80GHz
1
• i.LINK
®
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3
• Memory Stick
®
slot
10
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SPECIFICATIONS
PCG-FRV26
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®
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