Model
PCV-R532DS
Processor
Intel
®
Celeron
™
Processor 466 MHz
†
Cache Memory
128 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
Standard RAM
64 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive
10 GB
††
Ultra ATA Hard Drive
DVD/CD-ROM Drive
8X max. DVD-ROM
36X max. CD-ROM
Floppy Disk Drive
3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
Video & Graphics
Intel
®
810 Chipset
Digital Audio
Dynamic 3D surround sound (Aureal AU8810)
256-Voice Wavetable Synthesis
A3D (8 sources)
Modem
V.90 Modem
Expansion Slots
Four PCI (two occupied)
Expansion Bays
Two External 5.25" Half-Height (one occupied)
One External 3.5" (occupied)
Two Internal 3.5" (one occupied)
Port Connectors
Two USB (one front / one rear)
One PS/2 Mouse
One PS/2 Keyboard
One VGA
One Serial
One Parallel
One Game/MIDI
One 6pin i.LINK
One 4pin i.LINK
One Headphone Out
One Line In
One Microphone
Supplied Accessories
Speakers
USB VAIO Smart Keyboard
PS/2 Wheel Mouse
RJ-11 Phone Cord
Power Cord
Power Requirements
100-120V -3A (50/60Hz)
Power Management
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
Advanced Power Management (APM version 1.2)
Dimensions (CPU)
8.6"(W) x 14"(H) x 15.5"(D)
Weight (CPU)
25.3 lbs.
Service
One Year Limited At-Home Service*
Limited Warranty
One Year Parts and Labor (upon registration; 90 days
without registration)*
Telephone Support
Hardware: One Year
Software and Operating System: 90 Days
Pre-Installed Software
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98 Second Edition
Sony Original Software
DVgate
™
Motion
DVgate
™
Still
PictureGear
™
Media Bar
Smart Capture
Smart Connect
Other Software Applications
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
Adobe
®
PhotoDeluxe
®
Star Wars
®
Jedi Knight
™
: Pathways to the Force
™
Star Wars
®
Rogue Squadron
™
3D: Elite Missions
™
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
Basic 99
Microsoft
®
Outlook
®
98
Symantec WinFax
®
Basic Edition
Online Center
America Online
®
**
CompuServe
®
**
•
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows
®
98
Netscape
®
Communicator
®
Progressive Networks
®
RealPlayer
Prodigy
®
Internet
EarthLink Sprint TotalAccess
™
**
AT&T WorldNet Service**
Tool Center
McAfee VirusScan
Sony Application Recovery CD
System Recovery CD
Sony Electronics Inc.
Information Technologies of America
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 multi-
tude 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 non-Sony products you may choose to connect. While Sony representa-
tives 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 them-
selves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particu-
lar 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, Multiscan, Trinitron, and VAIO are trademarks of
Sony. Intel, the Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks 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. 8/99
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
➢
8X (max) DVD-ROM Drive
➢
Internet Ready - V.90 Modem
➢
Video Editing and Video Email
➢
i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394) Interface and USB Connections
➢
Microsoft
®
Word 97 included
Sony VAIO Digital Studio
™
"Value Advantage PC"
PCV-R532DS
FEATURES
†
MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other
factors may affect application performance.
†† GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive
capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
*
Certain restrictions apply.
** Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
• Intel
®
Celeron
™
processor 466 MHz
†
• 64 MB PC-100 SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB)
• 10 GB
††
Ultra ATA Hard Drive
• 8X max. DVD-ROM/36x max. CD-ROM
• Front accessible i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394) interface
and USB connections
• 3D Positional PCI Audio (Aureal A3D)
• Programmable VAIO Smart
™
Keyboard
• V.90 compatible data/fax modem
• Wheel mouse
• External stereo speakers with enhanced bass
8X
(max)
DVD-ROM
Drive
i.LINK
™
(IEEE-1394)
