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Model

PCG-GRS700 series

Processor 

(Configurable)

Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

4 processor 1.80 GHz

1

-M or

Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

4 processor 2 GHz

1

-M

supports Intel

®

Enhanced SpeedStep™ technology

1

Cache Memory

512 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed

400 MHz

LCD 

(Configurable)

14.1” XGA (1024x768) TFT display or

15.0" XGA (1024x768) TFT display

Graphics

ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 7500C

32 MB video DDR SDRAM

Dual display support

Memory 

(Configurable)

256 MB DDR SDRAM (256x1), maximum 1024 MB

512 MB DDR SDRAM (256x2), maximum 1024 MB or

1024 MB DDR SDRAM (512x2), maximum 1024 MB

Hard Drive 

(Configurable)

30 GB

hard drive

60 GB

hard drive 

Optical Drive 

(Configurable)

Internal removable CD-RW/DVD combo drive

(Max speeds: R-write 16x; RW-write 10x; DVD-read 8x; CD-RW read 12x; CD-
read 24x)

Internal removable DVD-RW combo drive

11

or 

(Max speeds: DVD-R write 1x, DVD-RW write 1x, DVD-RW/R read  4x, R-write
16x; RW-write 8x; DVD-read 8x; CD-RW read 8x; CD-read 24x)

Internal removable DVD+/-RW drive

11

(Max speeds: DVD-R write 1x , DVD-RW write 1x , DVD+R write 2x, DVD+RW 2x,
CD-R write 16x, CD-RW write  8x , CD-RW read 24x, DVD-ROM read 5x)

Optional Floppy Drive

External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)

Multi-purpose Bay 

For CD-RW/DVD combo drive or optional second battery

Modem

Integrated V.90 modem

Ethernet

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface

Memory Stick

®

Media Slot

Supports optional Memory Stick

®

media

Pointing Device / Keyboard

Electro-Static touch pad

QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19mm pitch

Estimated Battery Life

4

Lithium-ion battery, supports dual battery operation

2.0-3.5 hours with one battery

4

4.0-7.0 hours with two batteries

4

PC Card Slots

2 type I/type II cards, or 1 type III card with CardBus support

Audio

Windows

®

sound system compatible

Built-in stereo speakers; monaural mini-jack microphone

Optional external speakers (PCGA-SP1)

Other Interfaces

RJ-11 modem jack, i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) interface

3

, 3 USB, AV

mini Jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, Memory Stick

®

media slot, VGA out-

put, parallel, headphone (stereo), monaural mini-jack microphone,

port replicator connection

Optional Port Replicator (PCGA-PRGR2)

DC in, 2 USB, RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, PS/2

®

keyboard and

mouse, serial, parallel, S-video out, docking CN, TV out, line in

Integrated Wireless LAN

(Configurable)

IEEE 802.11b 

Bus/Interface: mini PCI

Radio frequency band: 2.4GHz (ISM band)

Power Requirements

90 watts m10% (19.5V / AC100-240V)

Energy Star

®

compliant

Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.7"-1.8" X 12.9" X 10.7"

Weight

6.9 lbs.with one battery

7.5 lbs. with battery and optical drive

Supplied Accessories

Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter, phone cable,

and weight saver

Optional Accessories

External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5)

Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX)

USB mouse (PCGA-UMS5)

Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)

Port Replicator (PCGA-PRGR2) 

802.11b Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)

802.11b Wireless LAN Bridge access point (PCWA-A220)

802.11a Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)

802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)

Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC10)

External i.LINK

®

DVD-RW drive (PCGA-DVRW1)

11

Carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)

Notebook Sport Backpack (PCGA-CCP2) 

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter Cases (PCGA-CCN3)

External Speakers (PCGA-SP1) 

USB Keyboard (PCGA-UKB1) 

Se

rvice and Warranty Information

One year limited Express Service

5

(Certain restrictions apply.)

One year limited parts and labor

5

Telephone Support

5

: One year hardware and 90 days software

and operating system from purchase date

Operating System 

(Configurable)

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Professional 

Productivity Software

Microsoft

®

Money 2003 Standard

8

Microsoft

®

Works 7.0

Microsoft

® 

Encarta Online

9

Video Software

Sony Click to DVD

TM 

(DVD-RW or DVD+/-RW model only) 

Sony DVgate™

Sony MovieShaker™

InterVideo

®

WinDVD

®

4 for VAIO

®

PC

DigiOn

TM

and EasySystems Drag’n Drop CD+DVD 

Music Software

Sony SonicStage™

RealNetworks

®

Real One Player

Photo Software

Adobe

®

Photoshop

®

Elements Trial Version

13

Sony Network Smart Capture

Sony PictureGear Studio™

Communication

Sony VAIO Media™ software

12

Gaming

Microsoft

®

Age of Empires

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 perform-

ance. 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 con-

nector. All products with an i.LINK connector 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 guarantee the security of wireless

communications.

7 Requires fees for use.
8 Certain features are time limited.
9 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft's current online version. Internet access required;

additional fees (including telephone/long distance charges) may apply also.

10 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.
11 DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW discs recorded on this drive will playback in most consumer DVD play-

ers and computer DVD-ROM drives. 

12 Not available on Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional models.  
13 30 days free trial.  
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 manufac-
tured 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 packages 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 soft-
ware 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, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks of Sony.
DVgate, PictureGear Studio, MovieShaker,  VAIO Media and SonicStage are trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and Encarta are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. RealNetworks,
RealPlayer, and RealJukebox are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. All other trademarks
are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International
Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change with-
out notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Printed in U.S.A. 11/02

• Hot swappable bay for optical drive or optional second battery.  Cutting-edge DVD+/-RW drive or

DVD-RW drive is available! 

• Optional integrated 802.11b wireless LAN available!

• Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

4 processor up to 2 GHz

1

-M

• The all-around-notebook for business with roomy hard drive and large screen!

• i.LINK

® 

(IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface

3

Sony VAIO® GRS-Series Notebook

SPECIFICATIONS

PCG-GRS700 Series

All around power and mobility.

Sony recommends Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP.

FEATURES

Sony Exclusive

MUL

TIMEDIA

DIGIT

AL EDITING 

software p

ackage!

EASILY BURN DVDs!

DVD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive is available.  Easily turn

home movies into DVDs

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with Sony’s exclusive Click to

DVD

TM

Software

GOT WIRELESS?

Optional integrated 802.11b wireless for truly 

mobile network connection.

STYLISH AND PROFESSIONAL

Serious power, yet thin with large high-resolution screens.

Who says you can’t have it all?

Cutting-edge 

DVD+/-RW

drive available!

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