Model
VGN-A170B CTO
HARDWARE
Processor (Configurable)
1
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 745
(1.80GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 735
(1.70AGHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 1.50GHz
(1MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Celeron
®
M Processor 1.40GHz
(1MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
400MHz
Chipset
Intel
®
855PM
Hard Drive (Configurable)
2
40GB (4200rpm), 60GB (4200rpm),
80GB (4200rpm), 80GB (5400rpm)
Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection (802.11b/g)
3
Bluetooth™
Integrated Bluetooth™ Technology
12
LCD
17” WUXGA with XBRITE™
Technology (1920x1200)
Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9700
Memory (Configurable)
256MB
(256 MB x DDR 333)
, 512MB
(256 MB x 2/DDR 333)
, 512MB
(512 MB x
1/DDR 333)
, 1GB
(512 MB x 2/DDR 333)
,
1GB
(1 GB x 1/DDR 333)
, 2GB
(1 GB x
2/DDR 333)
Memory Max
2GB
Video RAM
64MB
Optical Drive (Configurable)
DVD±RW/CD-RW
4
CD Read (24x MAX), CD-R Write (16x MAX)
CD-RW Read (10x MAX), CD-RW Write (8x MAX)
DVD Read (8x MAX), DVD-R Write (4x MAX)
DVD-RW Read (2x MAX), DVD-RW Write (2x MAX)
DVD+R Read (4x MAX), DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX)
DVD+RW Read (2x MAX), DVD+RW Write (2xMAX)
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
CD Read (24x MAX), CD-R Write (24x MAX)
CD-RW Read (8x MAX), CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD Read (8x MAX), DVD-R Read (6x MAX)
DVD-RW Read (6x MAX), DVD+R Read (6x MAX)
DVD+RW Read (6x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11
interface
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-
TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick,
Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory
Stick DUO™ media
5
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Headphone jack
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Video Interface
A/V mini jack ( Composite out/ Line out),
Giga Pocket™ Engine MPEG2 Realtime
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
connector(IEEE 1394), 3 USB
2.0 ports, port replicator connector
6
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
Power On, S1(programmable),
Magnify Screen, Brightness,
), Volume(-), Mute
Power Requirements
168W±10%
Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 1.5-3.5 hours
7
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5” USB floppy
drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Weight
8.6 lbs. with standard battery
(weight
is approximate and may vary)
Size (W x H x D)
16 x 1.7-1.8 x 11 (inches)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-
BP2EA), Power cord & AC adapter
(PCGA-AC19V7)
Configurable Accessories
AV Entertainment Dock w/Speakers (2)
& Remote Control including:
DC in,
Four USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port,
VHF/UHF TV port, S-Video in/out, DVI-D,
RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer port,Optical out, Line in
(RCA Pin), Line out (RCA Pin), Dock Connector
Wireless optical mouse
(PCGA-WMS5/S)
5-in-1 Memory Card Adapter
(VGP-MCA10)
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack (PCGA-BP2EA)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRA1)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V7)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Router
Access Point (PCWA-AR800)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Ethernet
Converter (PCWA-DE80)
3
Visual Communication Camera
(PCGA-UVC11A)
Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S)
USB Mobile Mouse- Black (PCGA-UMS3/B)
USB Mobile Mouse- Silver (PCGA-UMS3/S)
USB Optical VAIO Mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
512MB memory expansion module
(VPG-MM512G)
60GB External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)
2
External Floppy Disk Drive(PCGA-UFD)
SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows®
XP Professional
VAIO® Professional Software
Bundle
Network Smart Capture
Sony BlueSpace™ software
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
InterVideo® WinDVD®
EasySystems Dragn’ Drop CD+DVD
11
Microsoft® Works 7.0
Anti-Virus Software
Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription
Optional Software
Sony Click to DVD™ software
11
Sony DVGate Plus™ software
Sony SonicStage™ software
Sony SonicStage™ Mastering Studio
software with MP3 encoder
Sony PictureGear™ Studio software
Sony VAIO Media™ software
Microsoft Office® 2003 60-Day Trial
(Student/Teacher or Small Business
Edition depending on OS)
8
Microsoft® Office 2003
(Standard, Small Business, or
Professional Edition)
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
Adobe Photoshop Album Starter
Edition
Adobe Premiere® (Standard or
Professional Edition)
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial
8
Limited Warranty
1 Year Battery
1 Year Hardware Parts and Labor
9
Repair Service
Includes customer-replaceable part
service and mail-in Sony depot serv-
ice options
10
Telephone Support
1 year of 24-hour, 7-day-a-week,
free support for hardware issues.
90 days of free support for soft-
ware and operating system issues.
On-line and Email Support
Free support available from
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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. A portion of hard disk
space is reserved as a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold sepa-
rately. Sony cannot guarantee the security of wire
less communications. Internet connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5.Supports Memory Stick PRO™, high-capacity media
(tested up to 1GB), and supports Memory Stick DUO™
media. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
6. 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.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8. New users only. Terms and conditions apply.
9. Certain restrictions apply. For a copy of Sony’s warranty,
please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-
476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics,
12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
10. Type of repair service provided is solely at Sony’s dis-
cretion. Not all types of repair service offered on all models.
11. With DVD
±
RW Drive option only.
12. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.
Please see website for compatibility details.
Notebook
VGN-A170B CTO
Plenty of power. Won’t overpower your workspace.
Sony recommends
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks stan-
dards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add-on hardware options. This
personal computer is not manufactured to operate any
specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make
any warranty or representation with respect to the per-
formance of this product with any particular software
packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options
except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby
disclaims any representations or warranty that this prod-
uct 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 deter-
mine 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 ver-
sions or have all documentation. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for
energy efficiency. Features and specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
(c)2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permis-
sion is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Giga
Pocket, and VAIO are registered trademarks of Sony.
XBRITE, ErgoBright, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick
PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-Master, DVgate
Plus, VAIO Media, SonicStage, and PictureGear Studio
are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered
trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trade-
marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 5/04
The Sony® VAIO® A Series
Professional Notebook seam-
lessly unites desktop PC power
and multimedia functionality with
performance that will rival any
desktop computer. Add on an
optional port replicator to easily
connect your notebook to a
printer or external monitor. Just
plug in and you’re ready to work.
This portable notebook gives
you plenty of power that won’t
overpower your workspace.
Portable Multitasking
Center
Do business presentations
without a projector on your
17” widescreen display.
Side-by-side layout view.
Powerful desktop replace-
ment solution, yet still
mobile.
Centrino
™
Mobile
Technology
Centrino™ Mobile technolo-
gy runs cool and quiet, while
keeping the profile slim and
light, with enhanced per-
formance and battery life. A
remarkable blend of full-size
power and portability.
Wireless capabilities let you
connect wire free around
your home or on the road.
Superior LCD
Technology
Powerful combination of
exclusive Sony technologies
is optimized for high-impact
multimedia presentations or
viewing multiple documents.
XBRITE™ LCD Technology
delivers ultra crisp and
bright, fast graphics. Smart
Display Sensor automatically
adjusts to any projector or
display resolution.
Integrated Optical
Drive
Efficient media storage
with choice of DVD-ROM/CD-
RW or DVD±RW/CD-RW
drive. Burn presentations
and professional quality mul-
timedia disks.
