Model
PCG-Z505HSK
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 500 MHz
1
Cache Memory
256 KB integrated On-Die Level 2
Bus Architecture
PCI
LCD
12.1" XGA active matrix (1024 x 768)
Graphics
NeoMagic MagicMedia™ 256AV with
2.5 MB VRAM, 128-bit accelerator
and MPEG playback acceleration
Digital Audio
Hardware MIDI
3D surround
MPEG
MPEG1 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive
12.0 GB
2
fixed
Floppy Disk Drive
External USB 1.44 MB, 3.5"
Modem
Integrated V.90 56K
3
modem
Keyboard
Approx. 18mm key pitch
2mm stroke
Pointing Device
Digital touch pad with scrolling function
Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers
Microphone
Built-in (mono)
Battery
Lithium-Ion battery
Supports standard Lithium-Ion battery (supplied) or
triple-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (optional)
Battery Life
1.0–2.0 hours (with supplied standard battery)
4
3.5–6.0 hours (with triple-capacity battery)
4
PC Card Slots
Supports one type II card
CardBus support
Infrared
Supports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps, and 115 kbps IrDA standard
Other Interfaces
On main unit: USB (2), i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400
5
,
audio in, headphone out, RJ-11 phone jack,
Memory Stick, RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet
On port replicator (supplied): Parallel, serial,
VGA output, i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400
5
, USB
Power Requirements
65 Watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size
1.15" X 10.8" X 8.9" (H x W x D)
Weight
3.75 lbs. (with standard battery)
Supplied Accessories
External USB floppy disk drive, standard Lithium-Ion
battery, AC adapter, port replicator
Optional Accessories
External 16X max. CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51)
Additional standard battery (PCGA-BPZ51)
Triple-capacity battery (PCGA-BPZ52)
Monitor adapter (PCGA-DA5)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-ACX1)
Additional port replicator (PCGA-UPR5)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCZ5)
Memory Stick media: 4 MB (MSA-4A), 8 MB (MSA-8A),
16 MB (MSA-16A), 32 MB (MSA-32A), 64 MB (MSA-64A)
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
®
2000 Professional
Software Applications
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
2000 Basic
Tool Center
Sony BatteryScope
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony PowerPanel
Sony VAIO Action Setup
Sony Application Recovery CD
8
System Recovery CD
8
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
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 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 written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks and Jog
Dial, Media Bar, and Z505 SuperSlim Pro 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. The Energy Star emblem does not
represent 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. 01/00
SPECIFICATIONS
• Durable magnesium-alloy case
• 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet
• Integrated V.90 56K
3
modem
• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery
• Responsive, nearly full-size tactile keyboard (95%)
• Sony Memory Stick
®
media slot
• Sony original programmable Jog Dial™ control
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 1 type II PC card slot with CardBus support
• 2 USB ports
• Bundled standard battery, port replicator and
external USB floppy disk drive
Sony VAIO
®
Z505 SuperSlim Pro
™
Notebook
PCG-Z505HSK
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000
• Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 500 MHz
1
• About 1" thin, 3.75 lbs light
• 12.1" XGA TFT screen
• Integrated Ethernet
• 12.0 GB
2
hard drive
• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)
• Sony original programmable Jog Dial
™
control
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 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.
4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 i.LINK (IEEE1394) port is not currently supported by Microsoft
®
Windows 2000.
6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7 From date of purchase upon registration.
8 Requires use of CD-ROM drive (not supplied) to load software.
