Sony PCG-N505VE Specification Guide
Model
PCG-N505VE
Processor
Intel
®
Celeron
™
processor 333 MHz
Cache Memory
128 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
Bus Architecture
PCI
LCD
10.4" XGA Active Matrix (1024 x 768)
Graphics
NeoMagic MagicMedia™ 256AV with
2.5 MB Video RAM, 128-bit Accelerator
and MPEG Playback Acceleration
and MPEG Playback Acceleration
Digital Audio
16-bit playback and record
Sound Blaster Compatible
FM MIDI Synthesizer
Sound Blaster Compatible
FM MIDI Synthesizer
MPEG
MPEG1 Digital Video
Supports Full Screen Playback
Supports Full Screen Playback
Standard RAM
64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 128 MB
Hard Drive
6.4 GB Fixed
Floppy Disk Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5"
Modem
Integrated V.90 56K* Modem
Full Duplex Speaker Phone Compatible
Full Duplex Speaker Phone Compatible
Keyboard
17mm Key Pitch
2mm Stroke
2mm Stroke
Pointing Device
Digital Touch Pad with Pen Operation
Speakers
Mono Speakers
Optional Detachable Stereo Speakers (PCGA-SP51)
Optional Detachable Stereo Speakers (PCGA-SP51)
Microphone
Built-in (mono)
Battery
Standard Lithium-Ion Battery
Supports Standard and Double-Capacity (optional)
Supports Standard and Double-Capacity (optional)
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Battery Life
1.5–2.5 hours (with supplied standard battery)
1
3.0–4.5 hours (with double-capacity battery)
1
PC Card Slots
Supports One Type II Card
Zoomed Video and CardBus Support
Zoomed Video and CardBus Support
Infrared
Supports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps, and 115 kbps IrDA Standard
Other Interfaces
On Main Unit: FDD, Port Replicator, USB, i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394) S400 Interface, RJ-11 Phone Jack,
Audio In, Headphone Output
Audio In, Headphone Output
On Port Replicator (optional): Parallel, Serial,
VGA Output, i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394), USB
Power Requirements
40 Watts Maximum (16V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star Compliant
Advanced Power Management
Advanced Power Management
(APM version 1.2 and ACPI Compatible)
Size
0.87" X 10.2" X 9.1" (H x W x D)
Weight
2.7 lbs. (with supplied standard battery)
Supplied Accessories
Floppy Disk Drive, Standard Lithium-Ion Battery,
AC Adapter, Phone Cable
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP51)
Double-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP52)
Quad-capacity battery (PCGA-BP54)
External 16X speed (max.) CD-ROM drive with
Double-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP52)
Quad-capacity battery (PCGA-BP54)
External 16X speed (max.) CD-ROM drive with
PC card interface (PCGA-CD51)
Stereo speakers (PCGA-SP51)
Battery charger (PCGA-BC5)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1)
Carrying case (PCGA-CC5)
Monitor adapter (PCGA-DA5)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC5N)
Port replicator (PCGA-UPR5)
Memory (PCGA-MM564SD)
Battery charger (PCGA-BC5)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1)
Carrying case (PCGA-CC5)
Monitor adapter (PCGA-DA5)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC5N)
Port replicator (PCGA-UPR5)
Memory (PCGA-MM564SD)
Service
One Year Limited Express Service
2
Limited Warranty
One Year Parts and Labor (90 days without registration)
3
Telephone Support
Hardware: One Year
3
Software and Operating System: 90 Days
3
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98
Software Applications
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Business Edition
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
Basic 99
Microsoft
®
Works Suite 99
Microsoft Word 97
Microsoft Works 4.5
Microsoft Works Calendar
Microsoft Money 99
Microsoft Encarta
Microsoft Works 4.5
Microsoft Works Calendar
Microsoft Money 99
Microsoft Encarta
®
99
Microsoft Greetings 99
Microsoft Expedia
Microsoft Expedia
®
Street 98
Softlink
®
inChorus™
Sony DVgate™ Motion
Sony DVgate™ Still
Sony Media Bar
Sony PictureGear™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony Smart Connect
Sony Smart Label
Sony Smart Publisher
Sony Smart Write
Symantec WinFax
Sony DVgate™ Still
Sony Media Bar
Sony PictureGear™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony Smart Connect
Sony Smart Label
Sony Smart Publisher
Sony Smart Write
Symantec WinFax
®
Basic Edition
Online Center
America Online
® 4
AT&T WorldNet
®
Service
4
CompuServe
®
2000
4
Earthlink Sprint TotalAccess™
4
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer for Windows
®
98
Mindspring
®
Internet Service
4
Netscape Communicator™
Prodigy Internet™
Prodigy Internet™
4
Tool Center
McAfee VirusScan
®
Sony BatteryScope
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony PowerPanel
Sony PPK Setup
Sony Application Recovery CD
Sony Notebook Setup
Sony PowerPanel
Sony PPK Setup
Sony Application Recovery CD
5
System Recovery CD
5
Sony Electronics Inc.
Information Technologies Marketing Division (ITMD)
3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95134
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/pc
Information Technologies Marketing Division (ITMD)
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 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.
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.
©1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without writ-
ten permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, and VAIO are registered trademarks and DVgate,
Media Park, Picture Gear and XBRITE are trademarks of Sony. Intel, the Intel Inside logo, and
Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark 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.
ten permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, and VAIO are registered trademarks and DVgate,
Media Park, Picture Gear and XBRITE are trademarks of Sony. Intel, the Intel Inside logo, and
Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark 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. 7/99
SPECIFICATIONS
• 64 MB SDRAM (expandable to 128 MB max.)
• Integrated V.90 56K* modem
• Responsive, nearly full-size tactile keyboard (90%)
• Digital touch pad
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394) interface for DV editing and
data transfer between computers
• Programmable Power Key (PPK) for easy
access to key applications such as the
Internet and email
Internet and email
• 1 type II PC card slot with CardBus support
• 1 USB port
• Bundled external USB floppy disk drive
VAIO
®
505 SuperSlim Notebook
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Ultra-portable 0.9" thin, 2.7 lbs light,
durable magnesium-alloy case
• Affordable Intel
®
Celeron
™
processor 333 MHz
• Brilliant 10.4" XGA TFT screen with XBRITE
™
display technology
• Spacious 6.4 GB hard drive
• Port replicator sold separately
PCG-N505VE
* Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible transmit
power levels during download transmissions. Actual data speeds will vary depending
on line conditions.
on line conditions.
1 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
2 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
3 From date of purchase upon registration
4 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
5 Requires use of CD-ROM (not supplied)
2 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
3 From date of purchase upon registration
4 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
5 Requires use of CD-ROM (not supplied)