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Models

PCG-FXA32

Processor

Mobile AMD Duron

processor 900 MHz

1

with AMD

PowerNow!

technology

11

Cache Memory

64 KB integrated on-die level 2
128KB level 1

Bus Speed

200 MHz

1

Bus Architecture

AGP/PCI

LCD

15" XGA (1024x768) TFT

Graphics

ATI RAGE

MOBILITY M6 graphics chip

8 MB SDRAM
3D acceleration support

Digital Audio

Windows

®

sound system compatible

3D surround

MPEG

MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback

Standard RAM

128 MB SDRAM (128x1), expandable to 512 MB

Open Slot

1 SO:DIMM

Hard Drive

15 GB

2

fixed

DVD-ROM Drive

Fixed DVD-ROM

Floppy Disk Drive

Internal removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" 
Floppy disk drive bay also supports second lithium-ion

battery when floppy drive is removed

Ethernet

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX integrated Ethernet

Modem

Integrated V.90 modem

Keyboard

86 key QWERTY layout
19mm key pitch
3mm stroke

Pointing Device

Electro-Static touch pad

Speaker

Built-in stereo speakers

Battery

Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-BP1N)
Supports dual battery operation

Battery Life

1-2 hours with one battery

5

3-5.5 hours with optional second battery

5

PC Card Slots

Two type II/one type III
CardBus support

Other Interfaces

Serial, parallel, VGA output, NTSC video out, USB(2),

RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400

interface

3

, mic-in (mono), headphone (stereo), RJ-45

Ethernet, port replicator

Power Requirements

58.5 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)

Power Management

Energy Star

®

compliant

Advanced power management - ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.4" -1.9" X 12.8" X 10.5"

Weight

6.7 lbs. (with weight saver and battery)
7.1 lbs. (with battery and floppy disk drive)

Supplied Accessories

Lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, weight saver, floppy
disk drive, power cord, and video cable

Optional Accessories

External CD-RW (PCGA-CDRW52)
Port Replicator (PCGA-PRFX1)
Additional battery (BP71A)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Wireless LAN Access Point (PCWA-A200)
Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)

Service

One year limited Express Service

5

Limited Warranty

One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)

6

Telephone Support

Hardware: One year

6

Software and operating system: 90 days

6

INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition

10

Key Pre-Installed Software 

Adobe Acrobat

®

Reader

Adobe PhotoShop Elements
Arcsoft

®

PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro

Microsoft

®

Word 2002

10

PC-Cillin

®

2000

Quicken

®

2002 

QuickTime

RealNetworks

®

Real Entertainment Suite

Sony DigitalPrint
Sony DVgate

Sony MovieShaker

Sony PictureGear

Sony Smart Capture
Sony SonicStage
Sony VisualFlow

VAIO

®

Support Agent

WinDVD

3.1

Online Center

America Online

®7

Earthlink

®

Total Access

7

Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer

7,10

SonyStyle Connect

Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio

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 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 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.

©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited.Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear, Handycam,
Movie Shaker, Open MG, 3Max+  and Visual Flow are trademarks of Sony. 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. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights
and measurements are approximate.

Printed in U.S.A. 08/01

SPECIFICATIONS

• Mobile AMD Duron™ processor 900 MHz

1

AMD PowerNow!™ technology

11

for extended

battery life

• 15" XGA (1024x768) TFT screen with dual display
• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive,

and DVD-ROM drive

• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX integrated Ethernet
• 128 MB RAM (expandable to 512 MB)
• 15 GB

2

hard drive

• NTSC video out
• Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition

10

• 200 MHz

1

bus speed

• ATI RAGE™ MOBILITY M6 graphics chip with 8

MB video SDRAM and 3D acceleration support

• High-capacity lithium-ion battery, dual battery

capability

• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface

3

supports

high-speed digital video, audio, and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products

• Optional port replicator 
• Approximately 7 lbs. light

9

, about 2" thin

• Integrated V.90 modem
• Built-in speakers

MAX

MAX

Screen: 15" XGA (1024x768) TFT screen

MAX

MAX

Battery: 2X battery life

9

MAX

MAX

Mobility: Approximately 7 lbs. light

4

about 2" thin

PLUS:

• All-in-one design with floppy drive, 

hard drive, and DVD-ROM drive

• I.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) interface

3

• Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet

Sony Digital Handycam

®

camcorder sold separately.

Sony VAIO

®

FXA All-in-One Notebook

PCG-FXA32

FEATURES

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

connector. 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 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
6 From date of purchase upon registration.
7 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
8 Using optional second battery in floppy drive bay
9 With weight saver in floppy drive bay.
10 Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy 
protection and content management technology.  USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES
AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES.  Product activation procedures and privacy
policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations
of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).
11 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

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