Mobile AMD Athlon
™
XP Processor
M o b i l e A M D Athlon™ XP processor 1500+ at 1.3 GHz
1
with
QuantiSpeed™ architecture for improved performance
A M D P o w e r N o w ! ™ t e c h n o l o g y
2
for improved battery life
Cache Memory
256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
2 0 0 M H z
LCD
15” SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT display
Graphics
ATI R A G E ™ M O B I L I T Y g r a p h i c s c h i p w i t h 8 M B S D R A M
SDRAM
2 5 6 M B S D R A M , e x p a n d a b l e t o 5 1 2 M B
Hard Drive
30 GB
3
hard drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
Internal CD-RW/DVD combo drive
(R-write 8x; RW-write 8x; DVD-read 8x; CD-read 24x)
Floppy Drive
Internal removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive
When floppy is removed, supports dual battery operation
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Pointing Device/Keyboard
Electro-Static touch pad
86 key QWERTY layout, with 3mm stroke and 19mm pitch
Estimated Battery Life
5
Lithium-ion battery, supports dual battery operation
2.0-2.5 hours with one battery
5
4.0-5.0 hours with optional second battery
5
PC Card Slots
Two type I or II, or one type III card slot; CardBus support
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible with 3D surround
Built-in stereo speakers; monoral mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
4
, NTSC video out, 2 USB ports,
RJ-11 modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, parallel,
serial, headphone (stereo), mic-in, port replicator interface
Optional Port Replicator (PCGA-PRFX1)
DC in, PS/2
®
keyboard or mouse, 3 USB ports, serial, parallel,
VGA output monitor, RJ-45, docking CN
Power Requirements
58.5 watts maximum (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star
®
compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.5" - 2.1” X 12.8" X 10.5"
Weight
7.1 lbs.with one battery
7.5 lbs. with battery and floppy drive
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, floppy drive, AC adapter,
and weight saver
Optional Accessories
Port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1)
S e c o n d b a t t e r y ( P C G A - B P 7 1 A )
U S B m o u s e ( P C G A - U M S 1 / A )
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
N o t e b o o k b a c k p a c k ( P C G A - C C P 1 )
N e o p r e n e n o t e b o o k & A C a d a p t e r c a s e s ( P C G A - C C N 1 )
External speakers (PCGA-SP1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
2 . 4 G H z W i r e l e s s L A N P r o a c c e s s p o i n t ( P C W A - A 2 0 0 )
2 . 4 G H z W i r e l e s s L A N P C c a r d ( P C W A - C 1 0 0 )
5GHz wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)
5 G H z w i r e l e s s L A N P C c a r d ( P C W A - C 5 0 0 )
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited Express Service
6,9
One year limited parts and labor
9
Telephone Support: One year hardware from purchase date
Sony and Microsoft software: 90 days from purchase date
Included Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition
9
Home and Business Software
Quicken
®
2 0 0 2 N e w U s e r E d i t i o n
1 2
Corel Word Perfect Office 2002
Movie and TV Software
Sony DVgate™
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony Pico Player™
InterVideo WinDVD™ 2000
Music Software
Sony SonicStage™
S c r e e n b l a s t ™ A C I D ™
Screenblast™ Sound Forge
®
Photo Software
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Arcsoft PhotoPrinter
®
2 0 0 0 P r o
Sony Digital Print
Sony PictureGear™
S o n y S m a r t C a p t u r e
Online Center
America Online
® 11
Earthlink Total Access
11
Real Networks
®
Real Entertainment
®
Suite
Games
S o n y E v e r Q u e s t
® 11
Virus, Tools, and Support Software
Skydesk SmartClone™
11
Trend Micro PC-Cillin
®11
V A I O S u p p o r t A g e n t
1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance.
2 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary.
4 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 con -
nector may not communicate with each other.
5 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.
8 Wireless LAN access point and PC card sold separately.
9 From date of purchase with registration.
10 Certain Microsoft software product(s) included with this computer
may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH
EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU
DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PRO-
CEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy
policy will be detailed during launch of the product, or upon certain
reinstallations of the software product or reconfigurations of this com-
puter, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges
may apply).
11 Requires fees for use.
12 Existing users may be required to pay upgrade fee.
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 pack -
ages 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.
(c)2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, and VAIO are reg-
istered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, Jog Dial, PictureGear, MagicGate,
MovieShaker, and Pico Player are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are
registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
RealNetworks, RealPlayer, and RealJukebox are registered trademarks of
RealNetworks, Inc. 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 approxi-
mate. Printed in U.S.A. 05/02
• Powerful mobile AMD Athlon
™
XP processor
• Bright and clear super high-resolution 15” SXGA+ screen!
• Spacious 30 GB
2
hard drive!
• All-in-one convenience with CD-RW/DVD combo drive, hard drive, and floppy drive
• Dual battery capability - so you can work or play longer!
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface
4
Sony VAIO® FXA-Series Notebook
SPECIFICATIONS
MOVIES AND PHOTOS
Capture, edit, and share your digital
movies or photos, using Sony’s
exclusive multimedia software!
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Download. Play. Make custom CDs
that you can enjoy on the go!
GOT WIRELESS?
High-speed wireless access for
mobile network connection
8
.
STYLISH AND PROFESSIONAL
Serious power and ultimate style with
magnesium alloy casing. Who says
you can’t have it all?
FXA59
Powerful performance on a big screen.
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®
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®
.
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