Model
PCG-Z505LS
PCG-Z505LSK
Processor
Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 750 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep™ technology
2
Cache Memory
256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
100 MHz
Bus Architecture
PCI/AGP
LCD
12.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT
Graphics
ATI RAGE
™
MOBILITY graphics chip
with 8.0 MB SDRAM
Digital Audio
Hardware MIDI
Windows
®
sound system compatible
MPEG
MPEG1 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive
20.0 GB
3
fixed
Floppy Disk Drive
External USB 1.44 MB, 3.5"
Modem
Integrated V.90 56K
4
modem
Keyboard
83 key QWERTY layout
Approx. 18mm key pitch
2mm stroke
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers
Microphone
Built-in
Battery
Lithium-Ion battery
Supports standard Lithium-Ion battery (supplied) or
triple-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (optional)
Battery Life
1.0–2.0 hours (with supplied standard battery)
6
4.0–6.0 hours (with triple-capacity battery)
6
PC Card Slots
Supports one type II card
CardBus support
Infrared
Supports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps, and 115 kbps IrDA standard
Other Interfaces
On main unit: USB (2), i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400,
audio in, headphone out, RJ-11 phone jack,
MagicGate
™
Memory Stick interface,
RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet
On port replicator (supplied): Parallel, serial,
VGA output, i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400, USB
Power Requirements
65 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size
1.15" X 10.8" X 8.9" (H x W x D)
Weight
3.75 lbs. (with standard battery)
Supplied Accessories
External USB floppy disk drive, standard Lithium-Ion
battery, AC adapter, port replicator, Mini USB cable
Optional Accessories
MagicGate
™
Memory Stick media:
32 MB (MSG-32A), 64 MB (MSG-64A)
External 8X max. DVD-ROM drive (PCGA-DVD51/A)
External 8X4X24X max. CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRW52)
External 16X max. CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51/A)
Additional standard battery (PCGA-BPZ51)
Triple-capacity battery (PCGA-BPZ52)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Monitor adapter (PCGA-DA5)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Additional port replicator (PCGA-UPR5)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCZ5)
Additional floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Service
One year limited Express Service
7
Limited Warranty
One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)
8
Telephone Support
Hardware: One year
8
Software and operating system: 90 days
8
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System
PCG-Z505LS: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Millennium Edition
PCG-Z505LSK: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000 Professional
Software Applications
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Home Edition
Adobe Premiere
®
LE
ArcSoft
®
PhotoPrinter
™
2000 Pro
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
Basic 2000
McAfee
®
VirusScan
®
Microsoft
®
Word 2000
QuickTime
™
RealNetworks RealPlayer
®
7 Basic
Sonic Foundry Sound Forge
®
XP
Sony DVgate
™
Sony Media Bar
™
Sony MovieShaker
™
Sony OpenMG
™
Jukebox
Sony PictureGear
™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow
Online Center
America Online
® 9
Compuserve
®
2000
9
EarthLink Network TotalAccess
® 9
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer
Netscape Communicator
®
Prodigy Internet
® 9
VAIO Support Agent
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
16765 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
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, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks and
DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear and Z505 SuperSlim Pro are trademarks of Sony. Intel
and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trade-
marks 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.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 09/00
SPECIFICATIONS
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 750 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
2
• 3.75 lbs. light, about 1" thin
• 12.1" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
• 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet with
RJ-45 interface
• 20.0 GB
3
hard drive
• Durable magnesium-alloy case
• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)
• Integrated V.90 56K
4
modem
• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface — supports
high-speed digital video, audio and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products
5
• Sony MagicGate
™
Memory Stick
®
media slot
• ATI RAGE
™
MOBILITY graphics chip
with 8.0 MB SDRAM
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 1 type II PC card slot with CardBus support
• 2 USB ports
• Bundled standard battery, port replicator and
external USB floppy disk drive
Sony VAIO
®
Z505 SuperSlim Pro
™
Notebook
PCG-Z505LS
PCG-Z505LSK
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 750 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
2
• 3.75 lbs light, about 1" thin
• 12.1" XGA TFT screen
• Integrated Ethernet
• 128 MB SDRAM/20.0 GB
3
hard drive
Sony Digital Handycam
®
Camcorder sold separately.
1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application
performance.
2 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity
may vary.
4 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.
5 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.
6 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
7 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
8 From date of purchase upon registration.
9 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
