Model
PCG-NV190
Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor-M
Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor 1.70GHz
1
-M
supports Enhanced SpeedStep™ technology
2
Cache Memory
512 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
400 MHz
LCD
15.0” SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT display
Graphics
4X AGP enabled ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 7500
graphics chip with 16 MB DDR SDRAM
Dual display support
DDR SDRAM
256 MB DDR SDRAM (expandable to 512MB)
Hard Drive
Fixed 30 GB
3
hard drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
Fixed internal CD-RW/DVD combo drive
(R-write 16x; RW-write 10x; DVD-read 8x; CD-read 24x)
Multipurpose Bay
Supports floppy drive, subwoofer, 10-key touch pad, and
weight saver (holds up to 3 optional Memory Stick
®
media)
Floppy Drive
Internal removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick
®
media
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Integrated Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11b
Bus/Interface: mini PCI
Radio frequency band: 2.4GHz (ISM band)
Pointing Device/Keyboard
Center Jog Dial™ control with back button
Electro-Static touch pad
86 key QWERTY layout, with 3mm stroke and 19mm pitch
Estimated Battery Life
5
1.5-3.5 hours with one battery
5
PC Card Slots
Two type I or II, or one type III card slot; CardBus support
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible with 3D surround
Multipurpose bay supports subwoofer!
Built-in stereo speakers; monoral mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
4
, TV out, 3 USB ports, RJ-11
modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick
®
media slot,
serial, VGA output, parallel, headphone (stereo), mic-in
Power Requirements
80 watts maximum (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star
®
compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.7”-2.1" X 13.3" X 10.9"
Weight
8.2 lbs. with battery and weight saver
8.6 lbs. with battery and floppy drive
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, floppy disk, subwoofer,
10-key, weight saver, phone cable, AV cable, and AC
adapter
Optional Accessories
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX)
Neoprene notebook & AC adapter cases (PCGA-CCN1)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
External speakers (PCGA-SP1)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
2.4GHz Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)
2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C100)
5GHz wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)
5GHz wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited Express Service
6,9
One year limited parts and labor
9
Telephone Support: One year hardware and 90 days soft-
ware and operating system from purchase date
Included Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition
9
Home and Business Software
Quicken
®
2002 New User Edition
8
Microsoft
®
Word 2002
10
Movie and TV Software
Adobe Premiere
®
LE
Sony DVgate™
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony Pico Player™
InterVideo WinDVD™ 2000
Music Software
Sony SonicStage™
Screenblast™ Acid™
Screenblast™ Sound Forge
®
Photo Software
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Sony Digital Print
Sony Smart Capture (includes Video Capture)
Virus, Tools, and Support Software
Skydesk Smartclone™
11
Trend Micro PC-Cillin
®11
VAIO Support Agent
Online Center
America Online
® 11
Earthlink Total Access
11
RealNetworks
®
Real Player
Sony EverQuest
® 11
1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors
may affect application performance.
2 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary.
4 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a prod-
uct contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
connector may not communicate with each other.
5 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.
8 Existing users may be required to pay upgrade fee.
9 From date of purchase with registration.
10 Certain Microsoft software product(s) included with this computer
may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH
EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IF
YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVA-
TION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and
Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during launch of the prod-
uct, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product or
reconfigurations of this computer, and may be completed by
Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).
11 Requires fees for use.
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 soft-
ware, 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 option except those men-
tioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or war-
ranty 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)2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and
Memory Stick are registered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, Jog Dial,
PictureGear, MagicGate, MovieShaker, and Pico Player are trademarks of
Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a
trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. RealNetworks, RealPlayer, and
RealJukebox are registered trademarks 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 efficien-
cy. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-
metric weights and measurements are approximate. Printed in U.S.A.
01/02
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor 1.70GHz
1
- M
• Multipurpose bay supports included floppy drive, subwoofer, 10-key pad, and unique weight saver!
• Memory Stick
®
media slot allows you to tie together many aspects of the digital world!
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface
4
supports high-speed digital video, audio, and data
transfer capabilities among equipped Sony products
Sony VAIO® NV-Series Notebook
SPECIFICATIONS
MOVIES AND PHOTOS
Capture, edit, and share your digital
movies or photos using Sony’s
exclusive multimedia software!
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Download. Make custom CDs. Enjoy
incredible sound and entertainment
with the included subwoofer!
GOT WIRELESS?
Integrated 802.11b wireless for truly
mobile network connection.
STYLISH AND PROFESSIONAL
Serious power and ultimate style
with pure power and 10-key pad!
Who says you can’t have it all?
NV190
Extreme entertainment. Powerful productivity.
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®
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