background image

Model

PCV-R532DS

Processor

Intel

®

Celeron

Processor 466 MHz

Cache Memory

128 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2

Standard RAM

64 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB

Hard Drive

10 GB

††

Ultra ATA Hard Drive

DVD/CD-ROM Drive

8X max. DVD-ROM
36X max. CD-ROM

Floppy Disk Drive

3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive

Video & Graphics

Intel

®

810 Chipset

Digital Audio

Dynamic 3D surround sound (Aureal AU8810)
256-Voice Wavetable Synthesis
A3D (8 sources)

Modem

V.90 Modem

Expansion Slots

Four PCI (two occupied)

Expansion Bays

Two External 5.25" Half-Height (one occupied)
One External 3.5" (occupied)
Two Internal 3.5" (one occupied)

Port Connectors

Two USB (one front / one rear)
One PS/2 Mouse
One PS/2 Keyboard
One VGA
One Serial
One Parallel
One Game/MIDI
One 6pin i.LINK
One 4pin i.LINK
One Headphone Out
One Line In
One Microphone

Supplied Accessories

Speakers
USB VAIO Smart Keyboard
PS/2 Wheel Mouse
RJ-11 Phone Cord
Power Cord

Power Requirements

100-120V -3A (50/60Hz)

Power Management

ACPI 1.0 Compliant 
Advanced Power Management (APM version 1.2) 

Dimensions (CPU)

8.6"(W) x 14"(H) x 15.5"(D)

Weight (CPU)

25.3 lbs.

Service

One Year Limited At-Home Service*

Limited Warranty

One Year Parts and Labor (upon registration; 90 days

without registration)*

Telephone Support

Hardware: One Year
Software and Operating System: 90 Days

Pre-Installed Software
Operating System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

98 Second Edition

Sony Original Software

DVgate

Motion

DVgate

Still

PictureGear

Media Bar
Smart Capture
Smart Connect

Other Software Applications

Microsoft

®

Works Suite 99

Microsoft Word 97
Microsoft Works 4.5
Microsoft Works Calendar
Microsoft Money 99
Microsoft Encarta

®

99

Microsoft Greetings 99
Microsoft Expedia

®

Street 98

Adobe

®

PhotoDeluxe

®

Star Wars

®

Jedi Knight

: Pathways to the Force

Star Wars

®

Rogue Squadron

™ 

3D: Elite Missions

Intuit

®

Quicken

®

Basic 99

Microsoft

®

Outlook

®

98

Symantec WinFax

®

Basic Edition

Online Center

America Online

®

**

CompuServe

®

**

Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows

®

98

Netscape

®

Communicator

®

Progressive Networks

®

RealPlayer

Prodigy

®

Internet

EarthLink Sprint TotalAccess

**

AT&T WorldNet Service**

Tool Center

McAfee VirusScan
Sony Application Recovery CD
System Recovery CD

Sony Electronics Inc.
Information Technologies of America
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 multi-
tude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is
not manufactured 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 non-Sony products you may choose to connect. While Sony representa-
tives 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 them-
selves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particu-
lar 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.

©1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without writ-
ten permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Multiscan, Trinitron, and VAIO are trademarks of
Sony. Intel, the Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo 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 rep-
resent 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. 8/99

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

8X (max) DVD-ROM Drive

Internet Ready - V.90 Modem

Video Editing and Video Email

i.LINK

®

(IEEE-1394) Interface and USB Connections

Microsoft

®

Word 97 included

Sony VAIO Digital Studio

"Value Advantage PC" 

PCV-R532DS

FEATURES

MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other
factors may affect application performance.

†† GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive

capacity.  Accessible capacity may vary.

Certain restrictions apply.

**  Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.

• Intel

®

Celeron

processor 466 MHz

•  64 MB PC-100 SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB) 

• 10 GB

††

Ultra ATA Hard Drive 

•  8X max. DVD-ROM/36x max. CD-ROM 

•  Front accessible i.LINK

®

(IEEE-1394) interface 

and USB connections

•  3D Positional PCI Audio (Aureal A3D) 

•  Programmable VAIO Smart

Keyboard 

•  V.90 compatible data/fax modem

• Wheel mouse

• External stereo speakers with enhanced bass

8X

(max) 

DVD-ROM 

Drive

i.LINK

(IEEE-1394)

Reviews: