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Model

PCG-XG29

Processor

Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 750 MHz

2

featuring Intel

®

SpeedStep™ technology

3

Cache Memory

256 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed

100 MHz

Bus Architecture

PCI

LCD

14.1 XGA TFT

Graphics

AGP-enabled NeoMagic

®

MagicMedia™ 256XL+ 

with 6.0 MB SGRAM, AGP, 3D graphics support, 
128-bit accelerator and MPEG playback acceleration

Digital Audio

Hardware MIDI
Windows

®

sound system compatible

3D surround

MPEG

MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback

Standard RAM

128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB

Hard Drive

18.1 GB

4

fixed

DVD-ROM Drive

8X max. removable DVD-ROM drive with 

DVD movie playback capability

Floppy Disk Drive

Removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" 
Internal or external operation

Hot-swappable multi-bay

Supports the following accessories:

• DVD-ROM drive (included)
• Floppy drive (included)
• CD-RW drive (optional)
• Additional hard drive (optional)
• Additional battery (optional)

Modem

Integrated V.90 56K

6

modem

Keyboard

Stainless steel keyboard mechanism with 

reflective lettering

86 key QWERTY layout
19mm key pitch
3mm stroke

Pointing Device

Static touch pad with scrolling function

Speaker

Built-in stereo speakers

Microphone

Built-in (mono)

Battery

Lithium-Ion battery
Supports dual battery operation

Battery Life

2.5–3.5 hours with one battery

7

5.0–7.0 hours with optional second battery

7

PC Card Slots

Supports two type II cards or one type III card 
CardBus support

Infrared

Supports 4 Mbps , 1.1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA standard

Other Interfaces

VGA monitor, USB, RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface, 

parallel

 (on floppy drive

cable), mic-in, headphone

Power Requirements

49.5 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)

Power Management

Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.75" X 12.1" X 10.3"

Weight

6.1 lbs. (with weight saver in multi-bay)
6.7 lbs. (with floppy drive in multi-bay)

Supplied Accessories

Lithium-Ion battery, DVD-ROM drive, floppy drive, 

AC adapter, and weight saver

Optional Accessories

CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRWX1/A)
10 GB hard drive (PCGA-HDX10)
XG Dock (PCGA-PSX1)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP71)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-ACX1)

Service

One year limited Express Service

8

Limited Warranty

One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)

9

Telephone Support

Hardware: One year

9

Software and operating system: 90 days

9

INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

98 Second Edition

Software Applications

Adobe Acrobat

®

Reader

Adobe PhotoDeluxe

®

Home Edition

Adobe Premiere

®

LE

ArcSoft

®

PhotoPrinter

2000 Pro

Intuit

®

Quicken

®

Basic 2000 

McAfee

®

VirusScan

®

Mediamatics DVDExpress

®

Microsoft

®

Word 2000

Sonic Foundry

®

Sound Forge

®

XP

Sony BatteryScope
Sony DVgate

Sony Media Bar

Sony MovieShaker

Sony PictureGear

Sony PowerPanel
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

® 10

QuickTime

AT&T WorldNet

® 10

Compuserve

®

2000

10

EarthLink Network TotalAccess

® 10

Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer for Windows

®

98

Netscape Communicator

®

Prodigy Internet

® 10

Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
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 written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK and VAIO are registered trademarks and DVgate, Jog Dial,
Media Bar and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium, and SpeedStep are 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 repre-
sent 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. 04/00

SPECIFICATIONS

• Hot-swappable multi-bay for CD-RW

1

, DVD-ROM,

floppy, additional hard drive

1

or additional battery

1

• Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 750 MHz

2

featuring

Intel

®

SpeedStep

technology

3

• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)

• 18.1 GB

4

hard drive

• About 6 lbs.

5

light, 1.75" thin

• 14.1" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen

• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery, dual battery

capability

• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface — 

supports high-speed digital video, audio 
and data transfer capabilities

• 8X max. DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie 

playback capability

• Integrated V.90 56K

6

modem

• AGP enabled 256-bit graphics chip with 3D 

graphics support

• 6 MB SGRAM

• Sony original programmable Jog Dial™ control

• Built-in stereo speakers

Sony VAIO

®

XG-Series Notebook

PCG-XG29

FEATURES

• Hot-swappable multi-bay
• Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 750 MHz

2

featuring Intel

®

SpeedStep

technology

3

• 128 MB SDRAM/18.1 GB

4

hard drive

• About 6 lbs.

5

light, 1.75" thin

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

performance. 

3 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity 

may vary.

5 With weight saver in multi-bay.
6 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.

7 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
9 From date of purchase upon registration.
10 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.

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