Model
VGN-A140/A140P CTO
HARDWARE
Processor (Configurable)
1
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 745
(1.80GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 735
(1.70AGHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 1.50GHz
(1MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Celeron
®
M Processor 1.40GHz
(1MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
400MHz
Chipset
Intel
®
855PM
Hard Drive (Configurable)
2
40GB (4200rpm), 60GB (4200rpm),
80GB (4200rpm), 80GB (5400rpm)
Integrated Wireless LAN
(Configurable)
3
Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection (802.11b/g) or none
LCD
15.4” WXGA with XBRITE™
Technology (1280x800)
Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9200
Memory (Configurable)
256MB (256 MB x DDR 333), 512MB
(256 MB x 2/DDR 333), 512MB (512
MB x 1/DDR 333), 1GB (512 MB x
2/DDR 333), 1GB (1 GB x 1/DDR
333), 2GB (1 GB x 2/DDR 333)
Memory Max
2GB
Video RAM
64MB
Optical Drive (Configurable)
DVD±RW/CD-RW
4
CD Read (24x MAX), CD-R Write (16x MAX)
CD-RW Read (10x MAX), CD-RW Write (8x MAX)
DVD Read (8x MAX), DVD-R Write (4x MAX)
DVD-RW Read (2x MAX), DVD-RW Write (2x MAX)
DVD+R Read (4x MAX), DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX)
DVD+RW Read (2x MAX), DVD+RW Write (2xMAX)
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
CD Read (24x MAX), CD-R Write (24x MAX)
CD-RW Read (8x MAX), CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD Read (8x MAX), DVD-R Read (6x MAX)
DVD-RW Read (6x MAX), DVD+R Read (6x MAX)
DVD+RW Read (6x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11
interface
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick,
Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory
Stick DUO™ media
5
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Headphone jack
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Video Interface
A/V mini jack (can be used as
both Composite out and Line out),
Giga Pocket™ Engine MPEG2
Realtime (on optional AV
Entertainment Dock)
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
connector(IEEE 1394), 3 USB
2.0 ports, port replicator connector
6
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
Power On, S1(programmable),
Magnify Screen, Brightness,
), Volume(-), Mute
Power Requirements
168W±10%
Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 1.5-5.0 hours
7
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5” USB floppy
drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Weight
7.3 lbs. with standard battery (weight
is approximate and may vary by com-
ponents)
Size (W x H x D)
14.7” x 1.5”-1.7” x 10.9”
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-
BP2EA), Power cord & AC adapter
(PCGA-AC19V7)
Configurable Accessories
AV Entertainment Dock w/Speakers (2)
& Remote Control including:
DC in,
Four USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port,
VHF/UHF TV port, S-Video in/out, DVI-D,
RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer port,Optical out, Line in
(RCA Pin), Line out (RCA Pin), Dock Connector
Wireless optical mouse
(PCGA-WMS5/S)
5-in-1 Memory Card Adapter
(VGP-MCA10)
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack (PCGA-BP2EA)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRA1)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V7)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Router
Access Point (PCWA-AR800)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Ethernet
Converter (PCWA-DE80)
3
Visual Communication Camera
(PCGA-UVC11A)
Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S)
USB Mobile Mouse- Black (PCGA-UMS3/B)
USB Mobile Mouse- Silver (PCGA-UMS3/S)
USB Optical VAIO Mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
512MB memory expansion module
(VGP-MM512G)
60GB External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)
2
External Floppy Disk Drive(PCGA-UFD)
SOFTWARE
Operating System (Configurable)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Edition (VGN-A140)
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Professional (VGN-A140P)
VAIO® Creation Suite Software
Sony Click to DVD™ software
(w/DVD±RW drive option)
Sony DVGate Plus™ software
Sony SonicStage® software
Sony SonicStage® Mastering Studio
software with MP3 encoder (w/AV Dock)
Sony PictureGear™ Studio software
Sony VAIO Media™ software
VAIO® A Series Software Bundle
Sony® Giga Pocket® Personal
Video Recorder (w/AV Dock)
Sony VAIO Update software
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Intuit Quicken® 2004 New User
Edition (only w/ VGN-A140)
11
InterVideo® WinDVD®
EasySystems Dragn' Drop CD+DVD
(w/DVD±RW drive option)
Microsoft® Works 7.0
Anti-Virus Software
Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription
Internet Services
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial
8
Optional Software
Microsoft Office® 2003 60-Day Trial
(Student/Teacher or Small Business
Edition depending on OS)
8
Microsoft® Office 2003
(Standard, Small Business, or
Professional Edition)
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
Adobe Photoshop Album Starter
Edition
Adobe Premiere® (Standard or
Professional Edition)
Sony SonicStage® Mastering
Studio software with MP3 encoder
(w/o AV dock)
Limited Warranty
1 Year Battery
1 Year Hardware Parts and Labor
9
Repair Service
Includes customer-replaceable part
service and mail-in Sony depot serv-
ice options
10
Telephone Support
1 year of 24-hour, 7-day-a-week,
free support for hardware issues.
90 days of free support for soft-
ware and operating system issues.
On-line and Email Support
Free support available from
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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. A portion of hard
disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold
separately. Internet connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media test-
ed up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate
Notebook
VGN-A140/
VGN-A140P CTO
The Sony
®
VAIO
®
A Series
Personal Notebook seamlessly
unites desktop PC power and
functionality with a fully loaded
entertainment center, and perform-
ance that will rival any desktop
computer. Optional AV entertain-
ment dock plugs you into a power-
ful TV tuner, personal video
recorder, high-end digital audio
amplifier and premium Sony
speakers.
Portable Multimedia
Entertainment
Feature-packed desktop
replacement that performs
more like an entertainment
center. Plenty of power that
won't overpower your room.
Centrino
™
Mobile
Technology
Centrino
™
Mobile technology
runs cool and quiet, while
keeping the profile slim and
light, with enhanced per-
formance and battery life. A
remarkable blend of full-size
power and portability. Wireless
capabilities let you connect
wire free around your home
or on the road.
Superior LCD
Technology
Powerful combination of
exclusive Sony technologies
is optimized for high-impact
multimedia presentations or
viewing multiple documents.
XBRITE
™
LCD Technology
delivers ultra crisp and
bright, fast graphics. Smart
Display Sensor
™
automati-
cally adjusts to any projector
or display resolution.
AV Entertainment
Dock (optional)
Burn professional quality
DVDs and CDs.
4
Choice of Integrated
DVD
±
RW/ CD-RW Drive
Plug in and access Sony’s
most powerful TV tuner avail-
able in a notebook, personal
video recorder, high-end dig-
ital audio amplifier and pre-
mium Sony speakers. Enjoy
recorded show playback
anywhere you take your
notebook.
Plenty of power. Won’t overpower your room.
Sony
®
recommends
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All
products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate
with each other.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage and
configuration options selected.
8. New users only. Terms and conditions apply.
9. Certain restrictions apply. For a copy of Sony’s warranty,
please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-
6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451
Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
10. Type of repair service provided is solely at Sony’s discretion.
Not all types of repair service offered on all models.
11. Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards,
and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software
packages and add-on hardware options. This personal com-
puter is not manufactured to operate 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 options except those mentioned in this
document. Sony hereby 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 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. 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.
(c)2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission
is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage, Giga
Pocket, and VAIO are registered trademarks of Sony.
XBRITE, ErgoBright, Smart Display Sensor, Memory Stick
PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-
Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, PictureGear Studio and
Like No Other are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and
Celeron are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trade-
mark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are reg-
istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trade-
marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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