Model
PCV-L640
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
III Processor 700 MHz
†
Cache Memory
256 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
Standard RAM
128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive
30 GB Ultra ATA-33 Hard Drive
CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive
20X max. read, 4X max. write CD-RW Drive
Floppy Disk Drive
3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
Video & Graphics
2X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
(ATi Rage 128 Pro 4XL)
Digital Audio
3D PCI surround sound (Aureal)
Positional 3D Audio (A3D)
Speakers
Harman/Kardon in LCD Panel
Modem
V.90 Modem
Ethernet
10/100Base-T Ethernet card
Expansion Slots
Two PCI (both occupied)
Port Connectors
Two USB (one front/one rear)
One PS/2
®
Mouse/Keyboard
One VGA
One Serial
One Parallel
One 6pin i.LINK
One 4pin i.LINK
One Headphone Out/Line Out (front)
One Line In
One Line Out
One Microphone (front)
One Modem Line (RJ-11)
One Phone LIne (RJ-11)
One LCD Port (LVDS)
Supplied Accessories
VAIO Smart
™
Convertible Keyboard
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)
CPU:
11.2"(W) x 3.6"(H) x 13.4"(D)
Keyboard:
15.9"(W) x 1.8"(H) x 7.1"(D)
Display:
16.1"(W) x 13.1"(H) x 6.9"(D)
Weight
CPU:
11.9 lbs.
Keyboard:
2.9 lbs.
Display:
6 lbs.
Service
One Year Limited Expressed Repair 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
™
Media Bar
™
MovieShaker
™
PictureGear
™
Smart Capture
Smart Connect
Smart Label
Smart Publisher
Smart Write
Visual Flow
Other Software Applications
Adaptec Direct CD
™
Adaptec Easy CD Creator
™
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Adobe Premiere
®
LE
Apple QuickTime
™
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
2000 Basic
Microsoft
®
Outlook
®
Express
Microsoft
®
Word 2000
Sonic Foundry Sound Forge
®
XP
Online Center
America Online
®
**
AT&T WorldNet
®
Service**
CompuServe
®
2000**
EarthLink TotalAccess
™
**
Netscape
®
Communicator
®
Prodigy Internet
™
**
Symantec
®
WinFax
™
Basic Edition
Tool Center
McAfee VirusScan
®
Sony Application Recovery CD(s)
Sony System Recovery CD(s)
DV Editing Tutorial CD
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
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Multiscan, Trinitron, Memory Stick, DVgate,
Media Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear,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 represent 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. 04/00
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 700 MHz
†
• 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB)
• 30 GB
††
Ultra ATA-33 hard drive
• CD-RW drive (20X max. read, 4X max. write)
• High-speed Internet ready with 10/100Base-T
Ethernet card
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface and USB
connections
• 2X AGP 3D Graphic Hardware Acceleration
(ATi Rage 128 Pro 4XL)
• 8 MB Video Memory (SDRAM)
• Dynamic 3D PCI Audio
• Type II PC Card Slot (CardBus Support)
• VAIO Smart
™
Convertible Keyboard
• V.90 Modem
➢
15" TFT Multimedia LCD Display with
Enhanced HK Audio
➢
CD-RW Drive
➢
High-speed Internet Ready with
10/100Base-T Ethernet card
➢
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) Interface
➢
Sony Memory Stick
®
Slot
Sony VAIO Slimtop
™
Computers
PCV-L640
FEATURES
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394)
†
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.
Video Audio Integrated Operation
Built-in
Ether
net
