Model
VGN-B100B Series
HARDWARE
Processor (Configurable)
1
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 755
(2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 735
(1.70GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 725
(1.60GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
M Processor 715
(1.50GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
400MHz
Chipset
Intel
®
855GME
Integrated Wireless LAN
3
Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection (802.11b/g)
LCD (Configurable)
14.1” SXGA+(1400x1050) or
14.1” XGA(1024x768)
Hard Drive (Configurable)
2
40GB (4200rpm), 60GB (4200rpm),
80GB (4200rpm), 100GB (4200rpm)
Memory (Configurable)
256MB
(256 MB x 1/DDR 333)
,
512MB
(512 MB x 1/DDR 333)
,
1GB
(512 MB x 2/DDR 333)
(Expandable to 1.2GB or 1.5GB - on-
board memory configured at time of
purchase)
Graphics
Intel
®
855GME Chipset Integrated
Graphics
64MB (shared with Main Memory)
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Optical Drive (Configurable)
D
DV
VD
D±±R
RW
W//C
CD
D--R
RW
W
4
+RW
DVD+R Write (8x MAX), DVD+RW Write (4x MAX)
-RW
DVD-R Write (8x MAX), DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)
CD-RW
CD-R Write (24x MAX), CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
D
DV
VD
D--R
RO
OM
M//C
CD
D--R
RW
W
4
C
Coom
mbboo D
Drriivvee
CD-R Write (24x MAX), CD-RW Write (24x MAX)
DVD Read (8.3x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11
interface
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with
RJ-45 interface
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Headphone jack
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
Other Interfaces
i.LINK
®
connector(IEEE 1394)
6
, 2 USB
2.0 ports, port replicator connector
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
Power On, S1, S2 (programmable),
Wireless LAN On/Off
Power Requirements
68W+10%
Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2V)
Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 2.5-5.5 hours
7
Weight
5.05 lbs. with standard battery or
5.11lbs. with standard battery
(weight is approximate and may vary)
Size (W x H x D)
12.6” x 1.14”-1.7” x 10.1”
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-
BP2V), Power cord & AC adapter
(VGP-AC16V8)
Optional Accessories
Additional Battery Pack (PCGA-BP2V)
Double Capacity Battery (PCGA-BP4V)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRB1)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V8)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Router
Access Point (PCWA-AR800)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN PC Card
(PCWA-C800S)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Ethernet
Converter (PCWA-DE80)
3
Visual Communication Camera
(PCGA-UVC11A)
USB Bluetooth
®
Adapter (PCGA-BA2)
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)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL9)
60GB External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)
2
External DVD±RW Drive (PCGA-DDRW2)
4
External Floppy Disk Drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Large Carrying Case (PCGA-CCGX)
Notebook Backpack (PCGA-CCP3 series)
SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
Sony
®
Original Software
Sony DVGate Plus™ software
(DVD±RW Models only)
Sony PictureGear Studio™ software
(DVD±RW Models only)
Sony Click to DVD™ software
(DVD±RW Models only)
Sony VAIO Media™ software
(DVD±RW Models only)
VAIO
®
Professional Software
Bundle
Adobe
®
Acrobat
®
Reader
InterVideo
®
WinDVD
®
Microsoft Works 8.0 - Word
Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar,
Scheduling, Contact Management,
and Database
Sonic Record Now!
®
7
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software
Norton
®
Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription -
Norton AntiVirus™,
Norton™ Personal Firewall, Norton™
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam™,
Norton™ Parental Control
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Sony VAIO Update
Internet Services
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial
8
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
9
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24-hours, 7-
days-a-week
12
.
On-line and Email Support
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 separately. Internet connection may
require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally
compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-
capacity media tested 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 connec-
tor 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. See actual Limited Warranty for details.
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 discretion. Not all types of repair serv-
ice offered on all models.
11. With DVD±RW Drive option only.
12. For certain third party software appli-
cations, Sony provides first level Phone
Support. Additional telephone support
may be available from the applicable 3rd
party vendor. Availability and schedule for
any such support is determined by the
applicable software vendor.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks stan-
dards, 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 software, and Sony does not and cannot make
any warranty or representation with respect to the per-
formance of this product 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 prod-
uct 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 deter-
mine 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 ver-
sions or have all documentation. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for
energy efficiency. Features and specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permis-
sion is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
SonicStage, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO
Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-Master, DVgate Plus,
VAIO Media, Picture Gear Studio Like No Other, and
VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and Celeron
are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark
of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are regis-
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 8/04
Mobility. Connectivity. Made for the business user.
Notebook
VGN-B100B Series
The Sony
®
VAIO
®
B Series
Business Notebook is designed
with the business user in mind.
Mobility, connectivity and pro-
ductivity features help you get
the most out of your workday.
Generous keyboard and display
mean you don’t have to sacri-
fice comfort for mobility and
performance. Sophisticated
design lets the world know that
you mean business.
Portable Multitasking
Center
Do business presentations
without a projector on your
14.1” display. Side-by-side
layout view. Powerful desk-
top replacement solution,
yet still mobile.
Intel® Centrino
™
Mobile Technology
Intel® Centrino
™
Mobile
technology runs cool and
quiet, while keeping the pro-
file slim and light, with
enhanced performance and
battery life
7
. A remarkable
blend of full-size power and
portability. Wireless capabili-
ties let you connect wire free
around your home or on the
road
3
.
Smart Display Sensor
Technology
No more meeting delays due
to fumbling with your PC’s
Control Panel. Smart
Display Sensor allows you to
automatically adjust to an
optimized resolution when
plugging into a compatible
external projector or display.
Integrated Optical
Drive
Efficient and convenient
media storage with choice of
DVD-ROM/CD-RW or
DVD±RW/CD-RW
drive.
Burn presentations and
professional quality multi-
media disks for playback
on your notebook
4
.
Sony recommends
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
