Model
PCV-R545DS
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
III Processor 500E MHz
†
Cache Memory
128 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
Standard RAM
128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive
20 GB
††
Ultra ATA Hard Drive
DVD/CD-ROM Drive
8X max. DVD-ROM
40X max. CD-ROM
CD-RW Drive
24X max. CD-ROM read, 4X max. CD-R write,
24X max. CD-R read, 2X max. CD-RW write,
8X max. CD-RW read
Floppy Disk Drive
3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
Video & Graphics
Intel
®
810 Chipset (Direct AGP)
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 (two 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
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)
27.5 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
Media Bar
™
PictureGear
™
Smart Capture
Smart Connect
Smart Label
Smart Publisher
Smart Write
Other Software Applications
Adaptec Direct CD
™
Adaptec Easy CD Creator
™
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Home Edition
Apple QuickTime
™
Mediamatics DVDExpress
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
99 Basic
Microsoft
®
Outlook
®
Express
Microsoft
®
Word 2000
Infogrames: Wild Metal Country
®
Softlink eMail inChorus
™
VAIO Smart
™
Keyboard
Online Center
America Online
®
**
AT&T WorldNet
®
Service**
CompuServe
®
2000**
EarthLink TotalAccess
™
**
GTE Easy Sign-up**
MindSpring
®
Internet Service**
Netscape
®
Communicator
®
Prodigy Internet
™
**
Symantec
®
WinFax
™
Basic Edition
Tool Center
McAfee VirusScan
®
Sony Application Recovery CD(s)
Sony System Recovery CD(s)
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
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.
©2000 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. 01/00
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
➢
Dual Drives — DVD-ROM and CD-RW
➢
Video Editing and Video Email
➢
Internet Ready
➢
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors
➢
Microsoft
®
Word 2000 Included
➢
Create Custom CDs
➢
Adaptec Easy CD Creator
Sony VAIO Digital Studio
™
PCV-R545DS
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
®
Pentium
®
III processor 500E MHz
†
• 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB)
• 20 GB
††
Ultra ATA Hard Drive
• 8X max. DVD-ROM/40X max. CD-ROM
• CD-RW Drive (24X max. CD-ROM read,
4X max. CD-R write, 24X max. CD-R read,
2X max. CD-RW write, 8X max. CD-RW read)
• 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
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394)
Dual Drives
DVD-ROM
and
CD-R
W
Video Audio Integrated Operation
