Model
PCG-Z505RX
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
II processor 400 MHz
Cache Memory
256 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
Bus Architecture
PCI
LCD
12.1" XGA Active Matrix (1024 x 768)
Graphics
NeoMagic MagicMedia™ 256AV with
2.5 MB Video RAM, 128-bit Accelerator
and MPEG Playback Acceleration
Digital Audio
16-bit playback and record
PCI Audio
Windows
®
Sound System Compatible
MPEG
MPEG1 Digital Video
Supports Full Screen Playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 192 MB
Hard Drive
8.1 GB Fixed
Floppy Disk Drive
External USB 1.44 MB, 3.5"
Modem
Integrated V.90 56K* Modem
Full Duplex Speaker Phone Compatible
Keyboard
17.65mm Key Pitch
2mm Stroke
Pointing Device
Digital Touch Pad
Speakers
Stereo Speakers
Microphone
Built-in
Battery
Lithium-Ion Battery
Supports Standard Lithium-Ion Battery (supplied) or
Triple-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (optional)
Battery Life
1.0–1.5 hours (standard battery)
1
3.5–5.0 hours (triple-capacity battery)
1
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) S200,
Audio In, Headphone Out, RJ-11 Phone Jack,
Memory Stick, 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet
On Port Replicator (supplied): Parallel, Serial,
VGA Output, i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394), USB
Power Requirements
45 Watts Maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star Compliant
Advanced Power Management
(APM version 1.2 and ACPI Compatible)
Size
1" X 10.8" X 8.9" (H x W x D)
Weight
3.5 lbs. (with standard battery)
Supplied Accessories
External USB Floppy Disk Drive, Standard Lithium-Ion
Battery, AC Adapter, Port Replicator, Phone Cable
Optional Accessories
External 16X speed (max) CD-ROM drive with
PC card interface (PCGA-CD51)
Additional standard battery (PCGA-BPZ51)
Triple-capacity battery (PCGA-BPZ52)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1)
Monitor adapter (PCGA-DA5)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC5Z)
Additional port replicator (PCGA-UPR5)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCZ5)
Memory Stick media: 4 MB (MSA-4A), 8 MB (MSA-8A),
16 MB (MSA-16A), 32 MB (MSA-32A)
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
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98
Software Applications
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Business Edition
Apple QuickTime
®
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
Basic 99
Microsoft
®
Works Suite 99
Microsoft Word 97
Microsoft Works 4.5
Microsoft Works Calendar
Microsoft Money 99
Microsoft Encarta
®
99
Microsoft Greetings 99
Microsoft Expedia
®
Street 98
Softlink
®
inChorus™
Sony DVgate™ Motion
Sony DVgate™ Still
Sony Media Bar™
Sony PictureGear™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony Smart Connect
Sony Smart Label
Sony Smart Publisher
Sony Smart Write
Symantec WinFax
®
Basic Edition
Online Center
America Online
® 4
AT&T WorldNet
®
Service
4
CompuServe
®
2000
4
Earthlink Sprint TotalAccess™
4
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer for Windows
®
98
Mindspring
®
Internet Service
4
Netscape Communicator™
Prodigy Internet™
4
Tool Center
McAfee VirusScan
®
Sony BatteryScope
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony PowerPanel
Sony PPK Setup
Sony Application Recovery CD
5
System Recovery CD
5
Sony Electronics Inc.
Information Technologies Marketing Division (ITMD)
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 Bar, PictureGear and Z505 SuperSlim Pro 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 rep-
resent 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. 7/99
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 192 MB max.)
• Integrated V.90 56K* modem
• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery
• Responsive, nearly full-size tactile keyboard (95%)
• Digital touch pad
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394) interface for DV editing
and data transfer between computers
• Sony Memory Stick
™
media slot
• Programmable Power Key (PPK) for easy
access to key applications such as the
Internet and email
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 1 type II PC card slot with CardBus support
• 2 USB ports
• Bundled port replicator and external USB floppy
disk drive
VAIO
®
Z505 SuperSlim Pro
™
Notebook
PCG-Z505RX
FEATURES
• Fast Intel
®
Pentium
®
II processor 400 MHz
• Ultra-portable 1" thin, 3.5 lbs light,
durable magnesium-alloy case
• Brilliant 12.1" XGA TFT screen
• Convenient Integrated Ethernet
interface—10Base-T/100Base-TX
• Extra large 8.1 GB hard drive
* 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.
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.
5 Requires use of CD-ROM (not supplied)
