Model
PCG-GRT170
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor 2.80GHz
1
Cache Memory
512 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
533 MHz
LCD
16.1” SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT display
Video and Graphics
NVIDIA
®
GeForce4™ FX Go 5600
64 MB video DDR SGRAM
Memory
512 MB DDR SDRAM (256x2), maximum 1024 MB
Hard Drive
60
13
GB
2
hard drive
Optical Drive
Internal removable DVD
+
-
RW / CD-RW drive
11
(CD-R-write 16x; CD-RW-write 8x; DVD-read 5x; CD/CD-RW read 24x;
DVD-R/RW write 1x; DVD-R/RW read 2x; DVD+R/+RW write 2x;
DVD+R/RW read 2x)
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Hot-Swappable Multi-Bay
For CD-RW / DVD combo drive or optional second battery
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
12
Supports optional Memory Stick
®
media
Pointing Device / Keyboard
Electro-static touch pad
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19mm pitch
Magnify button
Estimated Battery Life
4
Lithium-ion battery, supports dual battery operation
1.0-1.5 hours with one battery
4
2.0-3.0 hours with optional second battery
4
PC Card Slots
2 type I/type II cards, or 1 type III card, CardBus support
Audio
Built-in stereo speakers; monaural mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces
RJ-11 modem jack, i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
3
, 3 USB
2.0, AV out (mini-jack), RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick
®
media
slot
12
, VGA output, parallel, headphone (stereo), monaural
mini-jack microphone, port replicator connection
Optional Port Replicator (PCGA-PRGT1)
DC in, 2 USB, RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, PS/2
®
keyboard
and mouse, serial, parallel, S-video out, Line-in (RCA pin),
Line-out (RCA pin), Video out (RCA pin), Optical out
Power Requirements
135 watts m10% (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star
®
compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.8"-1.9" X 14.1" X 11.9"
Approximate Weight
8.2 lbs.with one battery
8.6 lbs. with battery and optical drive
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter and weight saver
Optional Accessories
External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX)
USB mouse(PCGA-UMS5), USB mobile mouse(PCG-
UMS3/V)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Notebook Sport backpack (PCGA-CCP2)
Neoprene Notebook & Adapter Case (PCGA-CCN3)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V7)
Port Replicator (PCGA-PRGT1)
802.11b Wireless LAN Pro router access point (PCWA-A200)
802.11b Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A220)
802.11a Wireless LAN router access point (PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)
USB Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC10)
External Speakers (PCGA-SP1)
USB Bluetooth™ adapter (PCGA-BA1/A)
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited Express Service
5
(Certain restrictions apply.)
One year limited parts and labor
5
Telephone Support
5
: One year hardware and 90 days soft-
ware and operating system from purchase date
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition
Productivity Software
Microsoft
®
Money 2003 Standard
8
Microsoft
®
Works
Microsoft
®
Encarta
®
Online
9
Easy Systems Drag'n Drop CD+DVD
Video Software
Sony Click to DVD™
Sony DVgate™ Plus
Adobe
®
Premiere
®
LE
InterVideo
®
WinDVD
®
4 for VAIO
®
PC
Music Software
Sony SonicStage™ with MP3 encoder
Sony SonicStage™ Mastering Studio
Screenblast™ ACID
Photo Software
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Elements
Sony PictureGear Studio™
Sony Network Smart Capture
Communication
VAIO Media™ software
Microsoft
®
MSN
®
8.0
7
and America Online
®7
Gaming
Microsoft
®
Age of Empires
®
2
Virus, Tools, and Support Software
Symantec
®
Norton Internet Security™ 2003 Trial
7
VAIO Support Agent
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.
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 connector may not communicate with each other.
4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 From date of purchase.
6 Wireless LAN access point sold separately. Sony cannot fully guarantee the security of
wireless communications.
7 Requires fees for use.
8 Certain features are time limited.
9 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft’s current online version. Internet access
required; additional fees ( including telephone/long distance charges) may apply also.
10 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.
11 DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW discs recorded on this drive will playback in most consumer DVD
players and computer DVD-ROM drives.
12 Supports Memory Stick Pro high-capacity media, but does not support high-speed media
capability.
13 5GB of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multi-
tude 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 warran-
ty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular soft-
ware packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this doc-
ument. 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 identi-
cal 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, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trade-
marks of Sony. Screenblast is registered trademark of Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Inc.
DVgate, PictureGear Studio, Click to DVD, VAIO Media and SonicStage are trademarks of
Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MSNand
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trade-
marks 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. 04/03.
• Click to DVD™ Software and DVD
+
-RW / CD-RW drive
11
. Turn digital videos into DVDs.
• Large 16.1” SXGA+ display -- with ultra high resolution.
• Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor 2.80GHz
1
• Integrated wireless LAN
6
--- For truly mobile network connection
• Memory Stick
®
media slot
12
allows you to tie together so many aspects of the digital world!
Sony VAIO® GRT-Series Notebook
SPECIFICATIONS
EASILY BURN DVDs!
11
Easily turn home movies into DVDs with DVD
+
-RW / CD-
RW drive and Sony’s exclusive Click to DVD
TM
software
ENJOY PICTURES!
Create your own digital photo album with Sony’s exclusive
PictureGear Studio
™
software.
GRT170
Portable Multimedia Workshop.
Sony recommends Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP.
FEATURES
Sony Exclusive
MUL
TIMEDIA
DIGIT
AL EDITING
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ackage!
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+
-RW
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