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Models

PCG-FXA47

Processor

Mobile AMD Athlon™ 4 processor 1 GHz

1

with AMD PowerNow!

technology

8

Cache Memory

256 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed

200 MHz

Bus Architecture

AGP/ PCI

LCD

14.1" dual display XGA (1024x768) TFT

Graphics

ATI RAGE

MOBILITY M1 graphics chip

8 MB SDRAM
3D acceleration support

Digital Audio

Windows

®

sound system compatible

3D surround

MPEG

MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback

Standard RAM

256 MB SDRAM (256x1) expandable to 512 MB

Open Slot

1: SO-DIMM

Hard Drive

20 GB

2

fixed

CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

Fixed CD-RW/DVD combo drive
(R-write 8x; RW-write 8x; DVD-read 8x; CD-read 24x)

Floppy Disk Drive

Internal removable 1.44 MB, 3.5"
Supports second battery when drive is removed

Ethernet

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX integrated Ethernet

Modem

Integrated V.90 modem

Keyboard

86 key QWERTY layout
19mm key pitch
3mm stroke

Pointing Device

Electro-Static touch pad

Speaker

Built-in stereo speakers

Battery

Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-BP71A)
Supports dual battery operation

Battery Life

2.0-3.0 hours with one battery

4

4.0-6.0 hours with optional second battery

4

PC Card Slots

Two type I or type II or one type III
CardBus support

Other Interfaces

Serial, parallel, VGA output, NTSC video out, USB(2),

RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400

interface

3

, mic-in (mono), headphone (stereo), RJ-45

Ethernet, port replicator

Optional Port Replicator

DC in, PS/2

®

(Y-cable not supported), USB (3), serial,

parallel, VGA, RJ-45, docking CN

Power Requirements

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

Power Management

Energy Star

®

compliant

Advanced power management - ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.4"-1.9" X 12.8" X 10.5"

Weight

6.7 lbs. (with weight saver and battery)
7.1 lbs. (with battery and floppy disk drive)

Supplied Accessories

Lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, weight saver, floppy
disk drive, power cord, and video cable

Optional Accessories

Additional battery (PCGA-BP71A)
Network port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Neoprene notebook & AC adapter cases (PCGA-CCN1)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A200)
Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C100)

Service

One year limited Express Service

5

Limited Warranty

One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)

6

Telephone Support

Hardware: One year

6

Software and operating system: 90 days

6

INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition

9

Key Pre-Installed Software 

Adobe Photoshop Elements
Apple Quicktime
Arcsoft

®

PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro

Microsoft

®

Word 2002

9

PC-Cillin

®

2000

Intuit

®

Quicken

®

2002 New User Edition

RealNetworks

®

Real Entertainment Suite

Sony DigitalPrint
Sony DVgate

Sony MovieShaker

Sony Pico Player
Sony PictureGear

Sony Smart Capture
Sony SonicStage

Sony VisualFlow

SPDE Everquest
SPDE Screenblast ACID
SPDE Screenblast Soundforge
VAIO

®

Support Agent

WinDVD

2000

Online Center

America Online

®7

Earthlink

®

Total Access

7

Sony Electronics Inc.
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
manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representation 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 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 identical to retail
versions or have all documentation.

©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited.Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear, Handycam,
Movie Shaker, Open MG, 3Max+  and Visual Flow are trademarks of Sony. 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. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights
and measurements are approximate.

Printed in U.S.A. 01/02

SPECIFICATIONS

• Mobile AMD Athlon™ 4 processor 1 GHz

1

with

AMD PowerNow!™ technology

8

for extended

battery life

• 14.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT screen 
• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive,

and CD-RW/DVD combo drive

• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX integrated Ethernet
• 256 MB RAM (expandable to 512 MB)
• 20 GB

2

hard drive

• NTSC video out
• Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition

9

• 200 MHz bus speed
• ATI RAGE

MOBILITY M1 graphics chip with 8

MB video SDRAM and 3D acceleration support

• High-capacity lithium-ion battery, dual battery

capability

• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface

3

supports

high-speed digital video, audio, and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products

• Optional port replicator 
• 6.7 lbs. light, about 2" thin
• Integrated V.90 modem
• Built-in speakers

MAX

MAX

Screen: 14.1" XGA TFT screen

MAX

MAX

Battery: Dual bettery capability

MAX

MAX

Mobility: 6.7 lbs. light, about 2" thin

PLUS:

• All-in-one design with floppy drive, 

hard drive, and CD-RW/DVD combo drive

• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) interface

3

• Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet

Sony Digital Handycam

®

camcorder sold separately.

Sony VAIO

®

FXA All-in-One Notebook

FXA47

FEATURES

1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.
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 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
6 From date of purchase upon registration.
7 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
8 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
9 Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy 

protection and content management technology.  USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S)
REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE
WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES.  Product activation procedures and
privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain
reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be
completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

FPO

Athlon

4

1 GHz

1

processor

Preloaded with 

RealJukebox for Sony

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