Model
PCG-505TR
UPC Code
0-27242-55794-9
Processor
Intel Pentium
®
Processor with MMX™
Technology 300 MHz
Cache Memory
512 KB MultiBank
®
DRAM
Bus Architecture
PCI
LCD
10.4" XGA Active Matrix (1024 x 768)
Graphics
NeoMagic MagicGraph™ 128XD with 2 MB Video RAM,
Direct 3D, and MPEG 128-bit Accelerator
Digital Audio
16-bit playback and record
Sound Blaster Compatible
FM MIDI Synthesizer
MPEG
MPEG1 Digital Video
Supports Full Screen Playback
Standard RAM
64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 128 MB
Hard Drive
6.4 GB Fixed
Floppy Disk Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5"
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem
Full Duplex Speaker Phone Compatible
Keyboard
16.7mm Key Pitch
2mm Stroke
Pointing Device
Digital Touch Pad with Pen Operation
Speakers
Mono Speakers
Optional Detachable Stereo Speakers (PCGA-SP51)
Microphone
Built-in (mono)
Battery
Double-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery
Supports Double-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (supplied)
or Standard Lithium-Ion Battery (optional)
Battery Life
3.0–6.0 hours (with supplied double-capacity battery)
1
1.5–2.5 hours (with standard battery)
1
PC Card Slots
Supports One Type II Card
Zoomed Video and CardBus Support
Infrared
Supports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps, and 115 kbps IrDA Standard
Other Interfaces
On Main Unit
FDD Interface, Port Replicator Interface,
USB Interface (1), i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394) Interface,
RJ-11 Phone Jack, Audio In, Headphone Output
On Port Replicator (supplied)
Serial Interface (1), Printer Interface (1), VGA Output
(1), PS/2
®
Mouse / Keyboard (2)
Power Requirements
32 Watts Maximum (16V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star Compliant
Advanced Power Management
(APM version 1.2 and ACPI Compatible)
Size
10.2" X 0.87" X 9.1" (W x H x D)
Weight
3.1 lbs. (with supplied double-capacity battery)
2.7 lbs. (with standard battery)
Supplied Accessories
Floppy Disk Drive, Double-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery,
AC Adapter, Port Replicator, Phone Cable, Pen
Optional Accessories
Standard Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP51)
Additional double-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP52)
External 14X speed (max.) CD-ROM drive with
PC card interface and AC adapter (PCGA-CD5)
Stereo speakers (PCGA-SP51)
Battery charger (PCGA-BC5)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1)
Carrying case (PCGA-CC5)
Service
One Year Limited Express Service
2
Limited Warranty
One Year Parts and Labor (90 days without registration)
3
Telephone Support
Hardware: One Year
3
Software and Operating System: 90 Days
3
PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98
Software Applications
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Business Edition
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
Basic 99
Microsoft
®
Money 99
Microsoft
®
Outlook
®
98
Microsoft
®
Works
Sony Digital Media Park™
Sony DVgate™ Still
Sony PictureGear™
Symantec WinFax
®
Basic Edition
Online Center
America Online
® 4
AT&T WorldNet
®
Service
4
CompuServe
® 4
Earthlink Sprint TotalAccess™
4
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer for Windows
®
98
Netscape Communicator™
Prodigy Internet™
4
Tool Center
Dr. Solomon’s
®
Anti-Virus
Scribble Pad
Sony BatteryScope
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony PowerPanel
Sony PPK Setup
Sony Application Recovery CD
System Recovery CD
1 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
2 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
3 From date of purchase upon registration
4 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
Sony Electronics Inc.
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.
©1999 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 DVgate,
Media Park, Picture Gear and XBRITE are trademarks of Sony. Intel, the Intel Inside logo, and
Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft,
Windows and the Windows logo 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. 4/99
SPECIFICATIONS
• Pen-based signature and drawing capture
• Programmable Power Key (PPK) for
unattended e-mail retrieval
• Integrated V.90 modem for high-speed
Internet access
• Responsive nearly full-size tactile keyboard (90%)
• Bundled port replicator and external
floppy disk drive
• Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor with MMX™
technology 300 MHz
• 64 MB SDRAM (expandable to 128 MB max.)
• 6.4 GB fixed hard drive
• Touch pad with pen operation
• One Type II PC card slot with CardBus
Zoomed Video support
VAIO
®
505 SuperSlim Notebook
PCG-505TR
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• .9" thin; 3.1 lbs, magnesium-alloy case
• 10.4" XGA active matrix screen with
XBRITE
™
display technology
• Double-capacity Lithium-Ion battery
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394) interface
for DV still image capture
