Model
PCG-F590
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 750 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep™ technology
2
Cache Memory
256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
100 MHz
Bus Architecture
PCI
LCD
15.0" XGA TFT
Graphics
NeoMagic
®
MagicMedia™ 256XL+ with
6.0 MB SGRAM, AGP, 3D graphics support,
128-bit accelerator and MPEG playback acceleration
Digital Audio
Hardware MIDI
Windows
®
sound system compatible
3D surround
MPEG
MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive
18.1 GB
3
fixed
DVD-ROM Drive
8X max. fixed DVD-ROM drive with
DVD movie playback capability
Floppy Disk Drive
Removable 1.44 MB,
3.5" internal operation
Floppy disk drive bay also supports second
Lithium-Ion battery when floppy drive is removed
Modem
Integrated V.90 56K
4
modem
Keyboard
86 key QWERTY layout
19mm key pitch
3mm stroke
Pointing Device
Static touch pad with scrolling function
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Battery
Lithium-Ion battery
Supports dual battery operation
Battery Life
2.0–3.0 hours with one battery
5
4.0–6.0 hours with optional second battery
5
PC Card Slots
Supports two type II cards or one type III card
CardBus support
Infrared
Supports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA standard
Other Interfaces
Serial, parallel printer, VGA monitor, PS/2
®
keyboard/
mouse, NTSC video out, USB(2), RJ-11 phone jack,
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400, mic-in, headphone,
port replicator
Power Requirements
49.5 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
2.1" X 12.8" X 10.5"
Weight
7.3 lbs. (with weight saver in floppy drive bay)
7.7 lbs. (with floppy drive in floppy drive bay)
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-Ion battery, AC adapter, weight saver
and video cable
Optional Accessories
Additional battery (PCGA-BP71)
Network port replicator (PCGA-PRF1A)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-ACX1)
External 4X4X20X max. CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRW51/A)
Service
One year limited Express Service
6
Limited Warranty
One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)
7
Telephone Support
Hardware: One year
7
Software and operating system: 90 days
7
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98 Second Edition
Software Applications
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Home Edition
Adobe Premiere
®
LE
ArcSoft
®
PhotoPrinter
™
2000 Pro
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
Basic 2000
McAfee
®
VirusScan
®
Mediamatics DVDExpress
®
Microsoft
®
Word 2000
Sonic Foundry
®
Sound Forge
®
XP
Sony BatteryScope
Sony DVgate
™
Sony Media Bar
™
Sony MovieShaker
™
Sony PictureGear
™
Sony PowerPanel
Sony Smart Capture
Sony Smart Connect
Sony Smart Label
Sony Smart Pad
Sony Smart Publisher
Sony Smart Write
Symantec
®
WinFax
™
Basic Edition
Online Center
America Online
® 8
QuickTime
™
AT&T WorldNet
® 8
Compuserve
®
2000
8
EarthLink Network TotalAccess
® 8
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer for Windows
®
98
Netscape Communicator
®
Prodigy Internet
® 8
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 multitude
of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not man-
ufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or repre-
sentation 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 here-
by disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combina-
tion 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 com-
patibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular 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 written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK and VAIO are registered trademarks and 3MAX+, DVgate,
Media Bar and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks
of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows 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 repre-
sent 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. 07/00
SPECIFICATIONS
• Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 750 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
2
• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)
• 18.1 GB
3
hard drive
• 15.0" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery,
dual battery capability
• 7.3 lbs.** light, 2.1" thin
• All-in-one design with floppy drive,
hard drive and DVD-ROM drive
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface —
supports high-speed digital video, audio
and data transfer capabilities
• 8X max. DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie
playback capability
• NTSC video out
• Integrated V.90 56K
4
modem
• Three Programmable Power Keys (PPK) for
easy access to key applications such as the
Internet and email
• AGP enabled 256-bit graphics chip with
3D graphics support
• 6.0 MB SGRAM
• Built-in stereo speakers
MAX
MAX
Screen: 15.0" XGA TFT
MAX
MAX
Battery: 2X battery life
*
MAX
MAX
Mobility: Approximately 7 lbs.
**
light;
about 2" thin
PLUS:
• All-in-one design
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
Sony VAIO
®
All-in-One Notebook
PCG-F590
FEATURES
* using optional second battery in floppy drive bay
**with weight saver in floppy drive bay
1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application
performance.
2 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity
may vary.
4 Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible transmit power
levels during download transmissions. Actual data speeds will vary depending on line
conditions.
5 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7 From date of purchase upon registration.
8 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
