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Model

PCG-C1XS

Processor

Intel Pentium

®

II Processor 400 MHz

1

Cache Memory

256 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Architecture

PCI

Built-in Camera

1/6" CCD camera
CCD resolution: 410,000 pixels
Lens: f=2.8mm/F 2.8

LCD

8.9" XGA width (1024 x 480) TFT with 

XWIDE™ display technology

Graphics

NeoMagic MagicMedia™ 256AV with 2.5 MB VRAM,

128-bit accelerator and MPEG playback acceleration

Digital Audio

Hardware MIDI
3D surround

MPEG

MPEG1 digital video

Standard RAM

64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 128 MB

Hard Drive

12.0 GB

2

fixed

Floppy Disk Drive

External 1.44 MB, 3.5"

Modem

Integrated V.90 56K

3

modem

Keyboard

Approx. 17mm key pitch
2mm stroke

Pointing Device

Stick-type pointing device with scroll button

Speakers

Built-in stereo speakers

Microphone

Built-in (mono)

Battery

Supports standard (included), double-capacity (optional),

and quad-capacity (optional) Lithium-Ion batteries

Battery Life

1.5–2.0 hours (with supplied standard battery)

4

3.0–4.0 hours (with double-capacity battery)

4

6.0–8.0 hours (with quad-capacity battery)

4

PC Card Slot

Supports one type II card
CardBus support

Infrared

Supports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps, and 115 kbps IrDA Standard

Other Interfaces

VGA output, USB, i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface,

RJ-11 phone jack, audio in, headphone output

Power Requirements

40 Watts maximum (16V DC / AC100-240V)

Power Management

Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.14" X 9.8" X 6.0"

Weight

2.2 lbs. (with standard battery)

Supplied Accessories

USB floppy disk drive, standard Lithium-Ion battery, 

AC adapter, VGA monitor adapter

Optional Accessories

Additional Standard Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP51)
Double-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP52)
Quad-capacity battery (PCGA-BP54)
External 4X4X20X max. CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRW51)
External 16X max. CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51)
Battery charger (PCGA-BC5)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC5N)
Memory (PCGA-MM164SD)

Service

One year limited Express Service

5

Limited Warranty

One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)

6

Telephone Support

Hardware: One year

6

Software and operating system: 90 Days

6

INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

98 Second Edition

Software Applications

Adobe Acrobat

®

Reader

Adobe PhotoDeluxe

®

Business Edition

Intuit

®

Quicken

®

2000 Basic 

Microsoft

®

Word 2000

Sony DVgate™
Sony Media Bar™
Sony PictureGear™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony Smart Connect
Sony Smart Label
Sony Smart Pad
Sony Smart Publisher
Sony Smart Write
Symantec

®

WinFax

®

Basic Edition

Online Center

America Online

®7

Apple QuickTime

®

AT&T WorldNet

®

Service

7

CompuServe

®

2000

7

EarthLink Network TotalAccess

®7

GTE Easy Sign-Up

7

Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows

®

98

Mindspring

®

Internet Service

7

Netscape Communicator

®

Prodigy Internet

®7

Tool Center

McAfee

®

VirusScan

®

Sony BatteryScope
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony PowerPanel
Sony VAIO Action Setup
Sony Application Recovery CD

8

System Recovery CD

8

Sony Electronics Inc.
Information Technologies Marketing Division
3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95134
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/pc

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 man-
ufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or repre-
sentation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages
and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this document. Sony here-
by disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combina-
tion 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 com-
patibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Some pre-installed
software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony
Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.

©2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without writ-
ten permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK and VAIO are registered trademarks and 3MAX+,
DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear and XWIDE are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium
are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This
product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. The
Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Features
and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements
are approximate.

Printed in U.S.A. 01/00

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sony VAIO

®

C1 PictureBook

Computer

PCG-C1XS

About 1" thin, 2.2 lbs. light

Windows

®

98 notebook with 

integrated swivel camera

Intel

®

Pentium

®

II processor 400 MHz

1

12.0 GB

2

hard drive

• Sony original programmable 

Jog Dial

control

• Simple one-button movie and still image 

capture with Sony’s Smart Capture software

• 64 MB SDRAM (expandable to 128 MB max.)

• Integrated V.90 56K

3

modem

• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery

• Durable magnesium-alloy case

• 8.9" XGA width (1024 x 480) screen with

XBRITE

display technology

• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface for DV 

editing and simple networking between
equipped VAIO computers

• 1 type II PC card slot with CardBus support

• 1 USB port

• Built-in stereo speakers

• Bundled standard battery and USB floppy 

disk drive

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application 

performance. Processor will reduce by 100 MHz when operating on battery power.

2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.  Accessible capacity 

may vary.

3 Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible transmit power 

levels during download transmissions. Actual data speeds will vary depending on line 
conditions.

4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
6 From date of purchase upon registration.
7 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
8 Requires use of CD-ROM drive (not supplied) to load software.

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