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Last Updated: 08/04/2006

VGN-FE660G

VAIO® FE Series Notebook PC

 

Specifications

General

Computer Type: 

Notebook

 

Type of Use: 

Portable

 

Action Buttons: 

S1, S2 (programmable), Volume and 

Mute

 

Keyboard: 

QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

 

Pointing Device: 

Electro-Static touch pad

 

Hardware

Docking Station: 

Docking station connector

 

Processor

Type: 

Intel® Core™  Duo Processor T2300

 

Speed: 

1.66GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 

667MHz

 

L2 Cache: 

2MB

 

Technology: 

Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

 

Memory

Type: 

DDR2

 

Installed: 

1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200

 

Maximum: 

2GB

 

Speed: 

533MHz

 

Hard Drive

Capacity: 

100GB

 

Speed: 

5400rpm

 

Interface: 

Serial ATA

 

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 

4x max.

 

DVD+R Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD+RW Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD-R Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD-RW Write: 

6x max.

 

CD-R Write: 

24x max.

 

CD-RW Write: 

16x max.

 

DVD±RW: 

Yes

 

CD Read: 

24x max.

 

DVD Read: 

8x max.

 

DVD-R DL Write: 

4x max.

 

DVD-RAM Read: 

5x max.

 

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: 

Memory Stick Duo™  media 

with MagicGate® functionality 
ExpressCard™ /34 Slot 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor 
(VGP-MCA20) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory 
Stick PRO™ , Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and 
MultiMediaCard (MMC) 
PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus 
support

 

Audio

Sound System: 

Sony® Sound Reality™  - Audio 

Enhancer

 

Display

Screen or Display Technology: 

WXGA LCD

 

Screen Size: 

15.4”

 

Resolution: 

1280 x 800

 

XBRITE-ECO™  Technology: 

Yes

 

Graphics

Processor: 

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

 

Video RAM: 

128MB [Dynamically Allocated Shared 

(RAM/Video) Memory]

 

Chipset: 

Intel® 945GM

 

Interface: 

VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor

 

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack: 

1

 

11 

i.LINK® Interface: 

1(4-pin)

 

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 

1

 

Microphone Input: 

1

 

S-Video Output(s): 

1

 

USB Port(s): 

3 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 

1

 

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: 

Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Ethernet Speed: 

10Base-T/100Base-TX

 

Modem Type: 

Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

 

Wireless LAN: 

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network 

Connection (802.11a/b/g)

 

Power

Battery Type: 

Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2B)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 

2.5-5.5 hours (Standard 

Battery)

 

Power Requirements: 

110W+10%

 

Software

Operating System: 

Microsoft® Windows® XP Media 

Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2

 

Internet Services: 

America Online® 180-Day Trial  - 

New Users Only

 

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: 

Norton® Internet 

Security™  60-Day Subscription   
TrendMicro™  Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial   
Iolo® System Mechanic 30-Day Trial 
VAIO® Security Center 
VAIO® Update software 
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software 
VAIO® Support Central

 

Supplied Software: 

Microsoft® Works 8.5   

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2003  
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Digital Image 

Starter Edition 2006

 

Sony® Original Software: 

Click to DVD® - DVD 

Creation 
DVgate Plus™  - Digital Video 
SonicStage Mastering Studio™  - Audio Mastering 
and Remastering 
SonicStage® - Digital Music 
VAIO Media™  - Network File Sharing 
Image Converter  - PSP™  Transfer 
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune® 
60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy® 
Underworld - Pre-installed movie

 

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 

1 year toll-free technical 

telephone assistance, available 24/7

 

Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 

1 Year Limited 

Warranty with Onsite Service

 

Online and Email Support: 

Support available from 

http://www.esupport.sony.com

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

6.17 lbs. with standard battery (weight is 

approximate and may vary)

 

Measurements: 

14.41” (W) x 1.02” -1.39” (H) x 10.81” (D)

 

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2B)

 

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V13)

 

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)

 

Power Cord

 

Optional Accessories

Multi Function Docking Station (VGP-PRFE1) 

Multi Function Bay Drive, 4 USB 2.0, GB Ethernet, 
DVI-D, VGA out, RCA Video out, S-Video out and 
Kensington lock

 

DVD R Double Layer/DVD±RW Drive Bay Unit (VGP-

DRWBX1)

 

10 

13 

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Bay Unit (VGP-CRWBX1)

 

80GB HDD Bay Unit (VGP-HDBX08A)

 

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)

 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

 

1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)

 

512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)

 

Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)

 

Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)

 

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)

 

Bluetooth® Adapter (PCGA-BA2)

 

Color: 

White

 

UPC Code: 

027242696297

 

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. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 
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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns 

and environmental conditions. 

8. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited 

warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and 
conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for 
details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be 
dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some 
repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not 
be available in all locations. 

9. For certain third party software applications, 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. 

10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for 

evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system 
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product 
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the 
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an 
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the 
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-
use options and operations. 

11. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
12. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services 

which may require a subscription fee or other service fee. 

13. The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60-Day Trial software 

included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes 
only. The software has been partially installed and you must complete 
installation of the software before you can use it. This software has an 
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the 
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-
user options and operations. 

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 operate 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 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 
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. Pre-
installed 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.  
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in 
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, 
SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick 
PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO 
Media and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are 
registered trademarks and Core 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. 04/06  

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