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Model

PCG-C1VN

Processor

Crusoe

processor 

TM5600 600 MHz

1

Cache Memory

512 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Architecture

PCI/AGP

Built-in Camera

1/6" CCD camera
CCD resolution: 350,000 pixels
Lens: f=2.8mm/F 2.8

LCD

8.9" UWXGA (1024 x 480) TFT with 

XWIDE

display technology

Graphics

ATI RAGE

MOBILITY graphics chip with 

8.0 MB SDRAM with 3D acceleration support

Digital Audio

Hardware MIDI

MPEG

MPEG1 digital video

Standard RAM

128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 192 MB

Hard Drive

12.0 GB

2

fixed

Floppy Disk Drive

External 1.44 MB, 3.5" (not bundled)

Modem

Integrated V.90 56K

4

modem

Keyboard

86 key QWERTY layout
Approx. 17mm key pitch
2mm stroke

Pointing Device

Stick-type pointing device compatible 

with scroll function and Jog Dial

Speakers

Built-in stereo speakers

Microphone

Built-in (mono)

Battery

Supports standard (included), double-capacity (optional),

and quad-capacity (optional) Lithium-Ion batteries

Battery Life

2.5–5.5 hours (with supplied standard battery)

5

5.0–11.0 hours (with double-capacity battery)

5

8.0–20.0 hours (with quad-capacity battery)

5

PC Card Slot

Supports one type II card
CardBus support

Other Interfaces

VGA output, USB, i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface,

RJ-11 phone jack, audio in, headphone output, 
MagicGate

Memory Stick

®

interface

Power Requirements

40 Watts maximum (16V DC / AC100-240V)

Power Management

Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.06" X 9.8" X 6.0"

Weight

2.2 lbs. (with standard battery)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-Ion battery, AC adapter, 

VGA monitor adapter

Optional Accessories

External CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRW52)
External DVD-ROM drive (PCGA-DVD51/A)

9

External USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
External 16X max. CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51/A)
Additional Standard Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP51A)
Double-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP52A)
Quad-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP54)
Battery charger (PCGA-BC5)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V2)
64 MB memory (PCGA-MM164)

Service

One year limited Express Service

6

Limited Warranty

One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)

7

Telephone Support

Hardware: One year

7

Software and operating system: 90 Days

7

INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

Millennium Edition

Software Applications

Adobe Acrobat

®

Reader

Intuit

®

Quicken

®

2000 Basic 

McAfee

®

VirusScan

®

Microsoft

®

Word 2000

QuickTime

RealNetworks RealPlayer

®

7 Basic

Sony DVgate

Sony Media Bar

Sony MovieShaker

Sony PictureGear

Sony Smart Capture

Online Center

America Online

®8

CompuServe

®

2000

8

EarthLink Network TotalAccess

®8

Netscape Communicator

®

Prodigy Internet

®8

VAIO Support Agent

Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
16765 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
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 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.

©2000 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 3MAX+,
DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear and XWIDE are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium
are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. 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. 09/00

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sony VAIO

®

C1 PictureBook

Notebook Computer

PCG-C1VN

About 1" thin, 2.2 lbs. light

Windows

®

Me notebook with integrated swivel camera

Crusoe

processor 

TM5600 600 MHz

1

12.0 GB

2

hard drive

• Sony MagicGate

Memory Stick

®

media slot

• Sony original programmable Jog Dial

control

• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) interface

3

• Crusoe

processor 

TM5600 600 MHz

1

• Simple one-button movie and still image 

capture with Sony’s Smart Capture software

• 128 MB SDRAM

• Sony MagicGate

Memory Stick

®

media slot

• Sony original programmable Jog Dial

control

• Integrated V.90 56K

3

modem

• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery

• Durable magnesium-alloy case

• 8.9" UWXGA (1024 x 480) TFT screen with

XWIDE

polysilicon display technology

• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface for DV 

editing and simple networking between
equipped VAIO computers

9

• 1 type II PC card slot with CardBus support

• 1 USB port

• Built-in stereo speakers

• Bundled standard battery

FEATURES

1 MHz 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 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.

5 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7 From date of purchase upon registration.
8 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
9 Can only be used with AC adapter.

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