Model
VGN-A130/A130P BTO
HARDWARE
Processor (Configurable)
1
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 755
(2.00GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 745
(1.80GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 735
(1.70AGHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 1.50GHz
(1MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
400MHz
Chipset
Intel
®
855PM
Hard Drive (Configurable)
2
40GB (4200rpm), 60GB (4200rpm),
80GB (4200rpm), 80GB (5400rpm)
Integrated Wireless LAN
(Configurable)
3
Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection (802.11b/g) or none
LCD
15” XGA or 15" SXGA+ with XBRITE™
Technology
Display Resolution
(Depends on LCD)
1024x768 (XGA)
1400x1050 (SXGA+)
Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9200
Memory (Configurable)
256MB
(256 MB x DDR 333)
512MB
(256 MB x 2/DDR333)
512MB
(512 MB x 1/DDR 333)
1GB
(512 MB x 2/DDR 333)
1GB
(1 GB x 1/DDR 333)
2GB
(1 GB x 2/DDR 333)
Memory Max
2GB
Video RAM
64MB
Optical Drive (Configurable)
DVD±RW/CD-RW
4
CD Read (24x MAX), CD-R Write (16x MAX)
CD-RW Read (10x MAX), CD-RW Write (8x MAX)
DVD Read (8x MAX), DVD-R Write (4x MAX)
DVD-RW Read (2x MAX), DVD-RW Write (2x MAX)
DVD+R Read (4x MAX), DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX)
DVD+RW Read (2x MAX), DVD+RW Write (2xMAX)
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
CD Read (24x MAX), CD-R Write (24x MAX)
CD-RW Read (8x MAX), CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD Read (8x MAX), DVD-R Read (6x MAX)
DVD-RW Read (6x MAX), DVD+R Read (6x MAX)
DVD+RW Read (6x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11
interface
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with
RJ-45 interface
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick,
Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory
Stick DUO™ media
5
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Headphone jack
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor™
Video Interface
A/V mini jack ( Composite out/ Line out),
Giga Pocket™ Engine MPEG2 Realtime
(on optional AV Entertainment Dock)
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
connector(IEEE 1394), 3 USB
2.0 ports, port replicator connector
6
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
Power On, S1(programmable),
Magnify Screen, Brightness,
), Volume(-), Mute
Power Requirements
168W±10%
Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 1.5-5.0 hours
7
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5” USB floppy
drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Weight
7.1 lbs. with standard battery (weight
is approximate and may vary by com-
ponents)
Size (W x H x D)
13.5” x 1.5”-1.7” x 10.9”
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-
BP2EA), Power cord & AC adapter
(PCGA-AC19V7)
Configurable Accessories
AV Entertainment Dock w/Speakers (2)
& Remote Control including:
DC in,
Four USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port,
VHF/UHF TV port, S-Video in/out, DVI-D,
RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer port,Optical out, Line in
(RCA Pin), Line out (RCA Pin), Dock Connector
5-in-1 Memory Card Adapter
(VGP-MCA10)
Wireless Optical Mouse
(PCGA-WMS5/S)
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack (PCGA-BP2EA)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRA1)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V7)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Router
Access Point (PCWA-AR800)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Ethernet
Converter (PCWA-DE80)
3
Visual Communication Camera
(PCGA-UVC11A)
Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S)
USB Mobile Mouse- Black (PCGA-UMS3/B)
USB Mobile Mouse- Silver (PCGA-UMS3/S)
USB Optical VAIO Mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
512MB memory expansion module
(VPG-MM512G)
60GB External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)
2
External Floppy Disk Drive(PCGA-UFD)
SOFTWARE
Operating System (Configurable)
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Home Edition (VGN-A130)
Microsoft® Windows®
XP Professional (VGN-A130P)
VAIO® Creation Suite Software
12
Sony Click to DVD™ software
Sony DVGate Plus™ software
Sony SonicStage® software
Sony SonicStage® Mastering Studio
software with MP3 encoder
(w/ AV Dock)
Sony PictureGear™ Studio software
Sony VAIO Media™ software
VAIO® A Series Software Bundle
Sony® Giga Pocket® Personal
Video Recorder (w/AV Dock)
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
Intuit Quicken® 2004 New User
Edition (VGN-A130)
11
InterVideo® WinDVD®
EasySystems Dragn' Drop CD+DVD
12
Microsoft® Works 7.0
Microsoft Office® 2003 60-Day Trial
(Student/Teacher or Small Business
Edition depending on OS)
8, 12
Anti-Virus Software
Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription
Internet Services
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial
8, 12
Limited Warranty
1 Year Battery
1 Year Hardware Parts and Labor
9
Repair Service
Includes customer-replaceable part
service and mail-in Sony depot serv-
ice options
10
Telephone Support
1 year of 24-hour, 7-day-a-week,
free support for hardware issues.
90 days of free support for soft-
ware and operating system issues.
On-line and Email Support
Free support available from
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other
factors may affect application performance. CPU
speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive
capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk
space is reserved as a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold sepa-
rately. Internet connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media test-
ed up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
6. 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.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage
and configuration options selected.
8. New users only. Terms and conditions apply.
9. Certain restrictions apply. For a copy of Sony’s warranty,
please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-
476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics,
12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
10. Type of repair service provided is solely at Sony’s dis-
cretion. Not all types of repair service offered on all models.
11. Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade.
12. Included on all XP Home Edition models. Included
on XP Professional models with DVD
±
RW Drive
option only.
Notebook
VGN-A130/
VGN-A130P BTO
The Sony
®
VAIO
®
A Series
Business Notebook seam-
lessly unites desktop PC
power and multimedia func-
tionality with performance that
will rival any desktop comput-
er. Optional AV dock enables
you to create powerful multi-
media presentations, archive
important video, and keep up
with the financial news.
Plenty of power. Won’t overpower your workspace.
Sony recommends
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
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 operate any specific soft-
ware, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representation with respect to the performance of this prod-
uct with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony
add-on hardware options except those mentioned in this
document. Sony hereby 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 compatibility of
the hardware and software in each and every particular
instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook
Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated
graphic shown on display. Preinstalled software may not be
identical to retail versions or have all documentation. 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.
(c)2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission
is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage,
Giga Pocket, and VAIO are registered trademarks of Sony.
XBRITE, ErgoBright, Smart Display Sensor, Memory Stick
PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-
Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, PictureGear Studio and
Like No Other are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and
Celeron are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trade-
mark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are reg-
istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 5/04
17” widescreen
image shown
Portable Multimedia
Center
(w/AV Dock only)
Powerful AV features for a
wide range of business
applications such as archiv-
ing video, viewing financial
reports, creating powerful
presentations.
Centrino
™
Mobile
Technology
Centrino
™
Mobile technology
runs cool and quiet, while
keeping the profile slim and
light, with enhanced perform-
ance and battery life. A
remarkable blend of full-size
power and portability. Wireless
capabilities let you connect
wire free around your home or
on the road.
Superior LCD
Technology
Powerful combination of
exclusive Sony technologies
is optimized for high-impact
multimedia presentations or
viewing multiple documents.
XBRITE
™
LCD Technology
delivers ultra crisp and
bright, fast graphics. Smart
Display Sensor
™
automati-
cally adjusts to any projector
or display resolution.
Integrated Optical
Drive
Efficient media storage
with DVD-ROM/CD-RW or
DVD±RW/CD-RW
drive
(depending on model). Burn
presentations and profes-
sional quality multimedia
disks.
