Model
PCG-FX210
Processor
Mobile AMD Duron™ processor 800 MHz
1
Cache Memory
64 KB integrated on-die level 2
128 KB level 1
Bus Speed
200 MHz
1
Bus Architecture
AGP (Video) / PCI (Other)
LCD
14.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT
Graphics
ATI RAGE MOBILITY
™
M1 graphics chip
8 MB SDRAM
3D graphics support
Digital Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible
3D surround
MPEG
MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive
10 GB
2
fixed
DVD-ROM Drive
8X max. fixed DVD-ROM drive
Floppy Disk Drive
Removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" internal operation
Floppy disk drive bay also supports second lithium-ion
battery when floppy 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
Supports dual battery operation
Battery Life
1.0-2.0 hours with one battery
5
4.0-6.0 hours with optional second battery
5
PC Card Slots
One or two type II/one type III
CardBus support
Other Interfaces
Serial, parallel, VGA, NTSC video out, USB(2), RJ-11
phone jack, i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface
3
, mic-
in (mono), headphone (stereo), RJ-45 Ethernet
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)
1.9" x 12.8" x 10.5"
Weight
6.3 lbs. (with weight saver and battery)
6.7 lbs. (with floppy drive and battery)
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, weight saver, floppy
disk drive, power cord, and video cable
Optional Accessories
External CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRW52)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP71 or BP71A))
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Wireless LAN Access Point & PC Card (PCWA-A100)
Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)
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
™
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Home Edition
Apple QuickTime
™
Arcsoft
®
PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro
McAfee
®
VirusScan
®
Microsoft
®
Word 2000
Quicken
®
2001
RealNetworks
®
RealPlayer
®
7 Basic
Sonic Foundry
®
Sound Forge
®
XP
Sony DVgate
™
Sony MovieShaker
™
Sony OpenMG
™
Jukebox
Sony PictureGear
™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow
™
WinDVD
®
2000
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
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.
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.
©2001 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. 04/01
SPECIFICATIONS
• Mobile AMD Duron™ processor 800 MHz
1
• 14.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT screen
• 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet
• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive,
and DVD-ROM drive
• 128 MB RAM (expandable to 256 MB)
• 10 GB
2
hard drive
• NTSC video out
• 200 MHz
1
bus speed
• ATI RAGE™ Mobility graphics chip with 8 MB
video SDRAM and 3D graphics 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
• Approximately 7 lbs. light
4
, about 2" thin
• Integrated V.90 modem
• Built-in speakers
Sony VAIO
®
All-in-One Notebook
PCG-FX210
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 With weight saver in floppy drive bay.
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 Using optional second battery in floppy drive bay
MAX
MAX
Screen: 14.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT screen
MAX
MAX
Battery: 2X battery life
9
MAX
MAX
Mobility: Approximately 7 light
4
; about 2" thin
PLUS:
• All-in-one design with floppy drive,
hard drive, and DVD-ROM drive
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
3
• Integrated Ethernet
Sony Digital Handycam
®
camcorder sold separately.
Fast
AMD Dur
on
™
800 MHz
1
processor!
