Models
PCG-GRX690
Processor
Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor 2GHz
1
-M
supports Intel
®
Enhanced SpeedStep™ technology
2
Cache Memory
512 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
400 MHz
LCD
16.1" UXGA (1600x1200) TFT display
Graphics
4X AGP enabled ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 7500
32 MB VRAM (128-bit DDR SDRAM)
Dual display support
Memory
512 MB DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1024 MB
Hard Drive
Removable 60 GB
2
hard drive
Optical Drive
Internal removable DVD-RW / CD-RW drive
(CD-ROM read 24x max; CD-RW read 12x max; CD-R write
16x max; CD-RW write 10x max; DVD-ROM read 8x max;
DVD-R/RW read 4x max; DVD-R/RW write 1x max)
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick
®
media
Hot-Swappable Multi-Bay
Supports DVD-RW / CD-RW drive or optional second battery
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Pointing Device
Center Jog Dial™ control with back button
Electro-Static touch pad
Estimated Battery Life
5
Lithium-ion battery, supports dual battery operation
1.5-4.5 hours with one battery
4
3.0-9.0 hours with optional second battery
4
PC Card Slots
2 type I/type II cards, or 1 type III card, CardBus support
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible
Built-in stereo speakers; monoral mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
3
, TV out, 3 USB, RJ-11 modem
jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick
®
media slot, VGA output,
parallel, headphone (stereo), mic-in, port replicator interface
Optional Port Replicator (PCGA-PRGX1)
DC in, PS/2
®
keyboard and mouse, 2 USB, serial, parallel,
VGA output, S-video, RJ-45, line-in, docking CN, TV out
Power Requirements
90 watts m10% (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star
®
compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.6"-1.8" X 14" X 11.5"
Weight
8.0 lbs.with one battery
8.4 lbs. with battery and optical drive
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter,
and weight saver
Optional Accessories
Port replicator (PCGA-PRGX1)
External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
Neoprene noteboook & AC adapter cases (PCGA-CCN3)
802.11b Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)
802.11b Wireless LAN Bridge access point (PCWA-A220)
802.11b Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C150S)
802.11a Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited hardware Express Service
5
(Certain restric-
tions apply.)
One year limited hardware parts and labor
5
Telephone Support
5
: One year hardware and 90 days soft-
ware and operating system from purchase date
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition
Home and Business Software
Quicken
®
2002 New User Edition
8
Microsoft
®
Word 2002
9
Communication
VAIO Media™
Movie and TV Software
Adobe Premiere
®
LE
Sony Click to DVD™
Sony DVgate™
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony Pico Player™
InterVideo WinDVD™ 2000
Music Software
Sony SonicStage™
Screenblast™ Acid™
Screenblast™ Sound Forge
®
Photo Software
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Sony PictureGear Studio™
Sony Network Smart Capture
Virus, Tools, and Support Software
Trend Micro PC-Cillin
® 7
VAIO Support Agent
1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
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 con-
nector may not communicate with each other.
4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 From date of purchase with registration.
6 Wireless LAN access point sold separately. Sony cannot fully guar-
antee the security of wireless communications.
7 Requires fees for use.
8 Existing users may be required to pay upgrade fee.
9 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).
10 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.
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, VAIO and Memory
Stick are registered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, Jog Dial, PictureGear,
SonicStage, Click to DVD, MovieShaker, and Pico Player are trademarks of
Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trade-
mark 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 trade-
marks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the
International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifi-
cations are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and meas-
urements are approximate. Printed in U.S.A. 09/02
• Click to DVD
TM
software. Turn home videos into DVDs with DVD-RW / CD-RW drive!
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor 2GHz
1
- M
• The ultimate notebook for business or pleasure with enormous 60 GB
2
hard drive and hot
swappable bay for DVD-RW / CD-RW drive or optional second battery
• Amazing gigantic 16.1” UXGA screen - with ultra high-resolution and dual display support!
• Memory Stick
®
media slot allows you to tie together so many aspects of the digital world!
Sony VAIO® GRX-Series Notebook
SPECIFICATIONS
EASILY BURN DVDs!
Easily turn home movies into DVDs
with Sony’s exclusive Click to DVD
™
software.
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Download. Make custom CDs that
sound incredibly clear on the inte-
grated stereo speaker system!
GOT WIRELESS?
FREE wireless LAN PC card includ-
ed in box for high-speed wireless
network access
6
.
STYLISH AND PROFESSIONAL
Serious power and ultimate style with
magnesium alloy casing. Who says
you can’t have it all?
GRX690
A powerful reason to go mobile.
Sony recommends Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
Professional for Mobile Computing.
FEATURES
Sony Exclusive
MUL
TIMEDIA
DIGIT
AL EDITING
software p
ackage!
Cutting-edge
DVD-RW
drive available!
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