Model
PCG-R505TS
PCG-R505TSK
Processor
Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 850 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep™ technology
2
Cache Memory
256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
100 MHz
1
Bus Architecture
PCI/AGP
LCD
12.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT
Graphics
Intel
®
815EM integrated graphics chip with Intel
®
D.V.M. technology including up to 11 MB SDRAM
(shared)-Including 4MB Display Cache Buffer
Digital Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible
3D surrond sound
MPEG
MPEG1 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 384 MB
Hard Drive
20.0 GB
3
fixed
Floppy Disk Drive
Optional SlimDock 1.44 MB, 3.5
Optional external USB 1.44 MB, 3.5"
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Keyboard
87 key QWERTY layout
83 key QWERTY layout
Approx. 18mm key pitch
2mm stroke
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers
Microphone
Built-in
External Microphone
Battery
Lithium-Ion battery
Supports standard Lithium-Ion battery (supplied) or
double-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (optional)
Battery Life
3.0–4.5 hours (with supplied standard battery)
5
6.0-8.0 hours (with double-capacity battery)
5
PC Card Slots
Supports one type II card
CardBus support
Other Interfaces
On main unit: USB (2), i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400,
headphone out, RJ-11 phone jack, MagicGate
™
Memory Stick
®
interface, RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-
TX Ethernet, new center Jog Dial
™
, Mic-in Jack or
Extrenal Mic-in, Security lock
Power Requirements
73.2 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size
Approx. 1" X 11" X 9.4" (H x W x D)
Weight
3.75 lbs. (with standard battery)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-Ion battery, AC adapter, Power
cable
Optional Accessories
SlimDock
TM
docking station with DVD drive
(PCGA-DSD5)
SlimDock
TM
docking station with DVD/CD-RW
combination drive (PCGA-DSM5)
MagicGate
™
Memory Stick media:
32 MB (MSG-32A), 64 MB (MSG-64A),
128 MB (MSG-128A)
Additional standard battery (PCGA-BP2R)
Double-capacity battery (PCGA-BP4R)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
New Carrying case (PCGA-CCR5)
External CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRW52)
External CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51/A)
External USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
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
PCG-R505TS: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Millennium
Edition
PCG-R505TSK: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000
Professional
Software Applications
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Home Edition (Windows Me
®
only)
ArcSoft
®
PhotoPrinter
™
2000 Pro (Windows Me
®
only)
Easy Systems Drag'n Drop CD
Quicken
®
New User Edition
McAfee
®
VirusScan
®
Microsoft
®
Word 2000
QuickTime
™
RealNetworks RealPlayer
®
7 Basic
Sony DVgate
™
Sony Media Bar
™
Sony MovieShaker
™
Sony OpenMG
™
Jukebox
Sony PictureGear
™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow
Online Center
America Online
® 8
(Windows Me
®
only)
Compuserve
®
2000
8
(Windows Me
®
only)
EarthLink Network TotalAccess
® 8
(Windows Me
®
only)
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer (Windows Me
®
only)
Netscape Communicator
®
Prodigy Internet
® 8
(Windows Me
®
only)
VAIO Support Agent
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
16765 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: 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, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks and
DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear and R505 SuperSlim Pro 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. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights
and measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 850 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
2
• 3.75 lbs. light, about 1" thin
• 12.1" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
• 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet with
RJ-45 interface
• 20.0 GB
3
hard drive
• Durable magnesium-alloy case
• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 384 MB max.)
• Integrated V.90 modem
• New High-capacity lithium-ion battery
• Responsive, nearly full-size tactile keyboard (95%)
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface — supports
high-speed digital video, audio and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products
4
• Sony MagicGate
™
Memory Stick
®
media slot
• Intel
®
815EM integrated graphics chip with
Intel
®
D.V.M. technology including up to 11 MB
SDRAM (shared)-Including 4MB Display Cache
Buffer
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 1 type II PC card slot with CardBus support
• 2 USB ports
• Bundled standard battery, AC adapter and
power cord
• Center Jog Dial
TM
scrolling function
Sony VAIO
®
R505 SuperSlim Pro
™
Notebook
PCG-R505TS
PCG-R505TSK
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 850 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
2
• 3.75 lbs. light, about 1" thin
• 12.1" XGA TFT screen
• Integrated Ethernet
• 128 MB SDRAM/20.0 GB
3
hard drive
Sony VAIO SlimDock
TM
docking station sold separately.
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 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.
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.
