Model
VGN-A230B CTO
HARDWARE
Processor (Configurable)
1
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 755
(2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 745
(1.80GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 725
(1.60GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 715
(1.50GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
400MHz
Chipset
Intel
®
855PM
Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection (802.11b/g)
3
LCD
15” XGA (1024x768) with
XBRITE™ Technology and
ErgoBright™ Technology
Hard Drive (Configurable)
2
40GB (4200rpm), 60GB (4200rpm),
80GB (4200rpm)
Memory (Configurable)
256MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
(256MB x 1)
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
(512MB x 1)
(Expandable to 2GB Maximum)
Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9200
64MB Video RAM
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Video Interface
A/V mini jack ( Composite out/ Line out)
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive
4
DVD-ROM
DVD Read (8x MAX)
CD-RW
CD-R Write (24x MAX), CD-RW Write (24x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11
interface
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Headphone jack
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
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
connector(IEEE 1394)
6
, 3 USB
2.0 ports, port replicator connector
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, Wireless
LAN on/off
Power Requirements
90W+10%
Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 2.0-4.5 hours
7
Weight
7.1 lbs. with standard battery (weight
is approximate and may vary by com-
ponents)
Size (W x H x D)
13.5” x 1.5”-1.7” x 10.9”
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-
BP2EA), Power cord & AC adapter
(PCGA-AC19V3)
Optional Accessories
Additional Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRA1)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
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
(VGP-MM512G)
60GB External Hard Drive
(PCGA-HDM06)
2
External Floppy Disk Drive
(PCGA-UFD5)
SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
Standard Additional Software
InterVideo
®
WinDVD
®
Microsoft
®
Works 8.0 -
Word process-
ing, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling,
Contact Management and Database
Anti-Virus Software
Norton Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription -
Norton AntiVirus
®
,
Norton Personal Firewall, Norton
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam
®
,
Norton Parental Control
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Sony VAIO Update software
Internet Services (Optional)
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial
Optional Software
Microsoft
®
Office 2003 60-Day Trial
(Student/Teacher or Small Business
Edition depending on OS)
Microsoft
®
Office 2003 (Basic, Small
Business, or Professional Edition)
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Elements
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Album Starter
Edition
Adobe
®
Premiere
®
(Standard or
Professional Edition
9
)
Sony DVGate™ Plus - Digital Video
Sony SonicStage
®
2.1 - Digital Music
Sony SonicStage
®
Mastering Studio
software with MP3 encoder
Sony VAIO Media™ - Network File
Sharing
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
8
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24-hours,
7-days-a-week.
10
On-line and Email Support
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 tested up to 1GB. Does not support
MagicGate™ functionality.
6. 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.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary
on usage and configuration options selected.
8. See actual Limited warranty for details. 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.
9. Not all features supported.
10. For certain third party software applica-
tions, Sony provides first level Phone
Support. Additional telephone support may
be available from the applicable 3rd party
vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable
software vendor.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks stan-
dards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add-on hardware options. This
personal computer is not manufactured to operate any
specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make
any warranty or representation with respect to the per-
formance 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 prod-
uct 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 deter-
mine 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 ver-
Sony
®
VAIO
®
Digital Studio™ PC
VGN-A230B CTO
The Sony
®
VAIO
®
A Series
Professional Notebook seam-
lessly unites desktop PC power
and functionality with a fully
loaded multimedia center, and
performance that will rival any
notebook computer.
VAIO
®
Professional
Series
Think fast. Work smart.
VAIO
®
Professional business
notebooks optimize your
productivity with a powerful
combination of innovative
technologies and mobility
features that keep you con-
nected and help you react
as quickly as you think.
Intel
®
Centrino
™
Mobile
Technology
Intel
®
Centrino
™
Mobile
Technology runs cool and
quiet, while keeping the pro-
file slim and light, with
enhanced performance and
battery life
7
. A remarkable
blend of full-size power and
portability. Wireless capabili-
ties let you connect wire free
around your home or on the
road
3
.
Superior LCD
Technology
Exclusive Sony LCD tech-
nologies are optimized for
high-impact multimedia pre-
sentations or viewing multiple
documents. XBRITE
™
LCD
Technology delivers ultra crisp
graphics. ErgoBright™ auto-
matically adjusts resolution to
any lighting environment.
Smart Display Sensor auto-
matically adjusts to any pro-
jector or display resolution.
Portable Multimedia
Center
Powerful AV features for a
wide range of business
applications such as archiv-
ing video, or viewing finan-
cial reports or DVDs
4
. With
integrated DVD-ROM/CD-
RW drive, create, edit and
burn business presentations
for playback on your note-
book.
More than a PC. It’s a full-featured notebook.
Sony
®
recommends
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
sions or have all documentation. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for ener-
gy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice. Non-metric weights and measure-
ments are approximate.
©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, XBRITE, ErgoBright, Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-
Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, PictureGear Studio, Like
No Other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium
and Celeron are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a
trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 8/04
