Model
PCG-FX170 and PCG-FX170K
Processor
Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 800 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
2
Cache Memory
256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
100 MHz
Bus Architecture
AGP
LCD
15.0" XGA (1024x768) TFT
Graphics
Intel
®
815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB video
SDRAM (shared) and Intel’s Dynamic Video Memory
technology
Display
4 MB cache
3D buffer
Digital Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible
3D surround
MPEG
MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB
Hard Drive
20 GB
3
fixed
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
8X max. fixed DVD-ROM and 8x4x24 CD-RW capability
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
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
Supports dual battery operation
Battery Life
2.5–3.5 hours with one battery
5
5.0–7.0 hours with optional second battery
5
PC Card Slots
Supports two type II cards
CardBus support
Other Interfaces
Serial, parallel, VGA monitor, NTSC video out, USB(2),
RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400, mic-in,
headphone, port replicator, RJ-45 Ethernet
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)
2.2" X 12.8" X 10.3"
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, power
cord and video cable
Optional Accessories
External 8X4X24X max. CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRW52)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP71)
Network port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
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
FX170: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Millennium Edition
FX170K: Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000 Professional
Software Applications
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Home Edition
9
Adobe Premiere
®
LE
9
ArcSoft
®
PhotoPrinter
™
2000 Pro
Quicken
®
2001 New User Edition
McAfee
®
VirusScan
®
Microsoft
®
Word 2000
QuickTime
™
RealNetworks RealPlayer
®
7 Basic
Sony DVgate
™
Sony Media Bar
™
Sony MovieShaker
™
Sony OpenMG
™
Jukebox
9
Sony PictureGear
™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow
Online Center
America Online
® 8
Compuserve
®
2000
8
EarthLink Network TotalAccess
® 8
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer
Netscape Communicator
®
Prodigy Internet
® 8
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: 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 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.
©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK and VAIO, DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear, Handycam,
Movie Shaker, Open MG, 3Max+ and Visual Flow are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are regis-
tered 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. 1/01
SPECIFICATIONS
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 800 MHz
1
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
2
• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 512 MB max.)
• 20.0 GB
3
hard drive
• 15.0" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
• High-capacity lithium-ion battery,
dual battery capability
• Approx. 7 lbs.** light, about 2" thin
• All-in-one design with floppy drive,
hard drive, and CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface — supports
high-speed digital video, audio and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products
4
• 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX Ethernet
• 8X max. DVD-ROM drive
• NTSC video out
• Integrated V.90 modem
• Three Programmable Power Keys (PPK) for
easy access to key applications such as the
Internet and email
• Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB
video SDRAM (shared) and Intel Dynamic
Video Memory technology
• 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
4
• Integrated Ethernet
Sony Digital Handycam
®
camcorder sold separately.
Sony VAIO
®
All-in-One Notebook
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 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.
9 FX170 only.
PCG-FX170
PCG-FX170K
Built-in
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