Sony VGC-V520G Specification Guide
Model
VGC-V520G
HARDWARE
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor 540 with
Intel
®
Hyper-Threading Technology
(3.20E GHz
1
, 1MB L2 Cache)
Display
20” WXGA LCD with XBRITE™
technology (1280 x 768)
Front Side Bus Speed
800MHz
Chipset
Intel
®
848P
Integrated Wireless LAN
802.11b/g Wireless LAN
3
Memory
1GB PC-3200 400MHz DDR
(512MB X 2)
Hard Drive
250GB
2
7200rpm Ultra ATA
Graphics
nVIDIA
®
GeForce™ FX Go5700
128MB Video Memory
Graphics Interface
AGP 8x
Giga Pocket
Giga Pocket
®
MPEG2 Realtime
Encoder board with TV Tuner and
Motion Reality™
technology
Motion Reality™
technology
DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW
Drive
Drive
4
Double Layer
+R
DVD+R write (2.4x MAX)
DVD±RW
4
-RW
DVD-R write (8x MAX),
DVD-RW write (4x MAX)
DVD-RW write (4x MAX)
+RW
DVD+R write (8x MAX),
DVD+RW write (4x MAX)
DVD+RW write (4x MAX)
CD-RW
-RW
CD-R write (24x MAX),
CD-RW write (24x MAX)
DVD-ROM Read (8x MAX)
CD-ROM Read (24x MAX)
Audio
Digital Audio
Monoaural Stereo
Monoaural Stereo
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack
Stereo Headphone mini jack
Stereo Headphone mini jack
Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
(RJ-45)
Modem
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
(RJ-11)
Expansion Slots
Memory Stick
®
6
, Memory Stick
PRO™, Memory Stick Duo™ Reader
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card
slot with CardBus support
Port Connections
Four USB 2.0
One S/PDIF Out
Two 4pin i.LINK
One S/PDIF Out
Two 4pin i.LINK
®
5
Port
One Headphone / One Microphone/
One Line In
Audio In
One Infra-Red Port for Remote
One Infra-Red Port for Remote
Controller
Composite S-Video / Audio Inputs
(front and rear)
One RF In
Power Requirements
218 watts max. / 100-240V ~7A
(50/60Hz)
(50/60Hz)
Power Management
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
Weight (CPU)
28.7 lbs. (weight is approximate and
may vary)
Dimensions (CPU)
21.7”(W) x 17”(H) x 11.3”(D)
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control
Wireless Keyboard
Wireless Optical Mouse
Wireless Keyboard
Wireless Optical Mouse
SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition
with Service Pack 2
Sony Original Software
VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD
®
Click to DVD
™
- DVD Creation
SonicStage
®
Mastering Studio - Audio
Mastering & Remastering
PictureGear Studio
™
- Digital Photo
DVgate Plus
™
- Digital Video
SonicStage
®
- Digital Music
VAIO Media
™
- Network File Sharing
Other Software Applications
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Album Starter
Edition
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Elements
®
2.0
Microsoft
®
Works 8.0 - Word
Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar,
Scheduling, Contact Management,
and Database
Scheduling, Contact Management,
and Database
Microsoft
®
Office 2003 60-Day Trial
Student/Teacher Edition
Intuit Quicken
®
2005 New User Edition
(Previous Quicken Users may require
additional upgrade)
additional upgrade)
InterVideo
®
WinDVD
®
Sonic RecordNow!
®
7
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software
Norton
®
Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription - Norton AntiVirus
®
,
Norton Personal Firewall, Norton
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam
®
,
Norton Parental Control
Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day Trial
VAIO
VAIO
®
Recovery Wizard
VAIO
®
Help and Support
VAIO
®
Update
Online Center
America Online
®
90-Day Trial - New
Users Only
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Limited Warranty and Onsite
Service
Service
1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite
Service
7
Telephone Support
1 Year toll-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24-hours, 7-
days-a-week
days-a-week
8.
On-line Support
Support available from
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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.
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.
may vary. A portion of hard disk space is
reserved as a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access
point, sold separately. Intrnet connection
may require fees.
may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally
compatible.
5. 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.
IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an
i.LINK connector may not communicate
with each other.
6. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-
capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not
support MagicGate™ functionality.
support MagicGate™ functionality.
8. When available. Sony will provide Onsite
Service in fulfifillment of its limited warran-
ty obligations. Any such services are sub-
ject to the terms and conditions of the limit
ed warranty. See actual Limited Warranty
for details. Onsite Service will be provided
via thrid-party technician to be dispatched
as needed following phone-base trouble-
shooting. Some repairs may be accom-
plished with self repair kits. Onsite Service
may not be available in all locations.
ed warranty. See actual Limited Warranty
for details. Onsite Service will be provided
via thrid-party technician to be dispatched
as needed following phone-base trouble-
shooting. Some repairs may be accom-
plished with self repair kits. Onsite Service
may not be available in all locations.
9. For certain third party software applications,
Sony provides first level Phone Support.
Additional telephone support may be avail-
able from the applicable 3rd party vendor.
Availability and schedule for any such sup-
port is determined by the applicable soft-
ware vendor.
Additional telephone support may be avail-
able from the applicable 3rd party vendor.
Availability and schedule for any such sup-
port is determined by the applicable soft-
ware 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 option
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 option
except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby
disclaims any representations or warranty that this prod-
uct is compatible with any combination of non-Sony
products you may choose to connect. While Sony repre-
sentatives 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 suitabil-
ity and compatibility 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 Desktop
Computer are subject to change without notice.
Simulated graphic shown on display.
disclaims any representations or warranty that this prod-
uct is compatible with any combination of non-Sony
products you may choose to connect. While Sony repre-
sentatives 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 suitabil-
ity and compatibility 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 Desktop
Computer are subject to change without notice.
Simulated graphic shown on display.
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO,
SonicStage, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick Duo, DVgate Plus, PictureGear Studio,
Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Motion Reality, XBRITE,
Click to DVD, Like No Other, and VAIO Zone are trade-
marks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trade-
marks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and
Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Realone is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. 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 approxi-
mate.
Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO,
SonicStage, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick Duo, DVgate Plus, PictureGear Studio,
Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Motion Reality, XBRITE,
Click to DVD, Like No Other, and VAIO Zone are trade-
marks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trade-
marks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and
Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Realone is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. 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 approxi-
mate.
Printed in U.S.A. 12/04
Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information:
1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
For more information:
1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Innovative All-in-One
Design.
Design.
The sophisticated, modern
styling provides maximum
impact in a minimum space.
All of the essentials for pow-
erful computing performance
are built right into the elegant,
flat-panel display. Wireless
keyboard, mouse and
remote control eliminate
cable clutter, and allow you
to control the VAIO
styling provides maximum
impact in a minimum space.
All of the essentials for pow-
erful computing performance
are built right into the elegant,
flat-panel display. Wireless
keyboard, mouse and
remote control eliminate
cable clutter, and allow you
to control the VAIO
®
V TV-PC
from your sofa.
Take Control of your TV
and PC and PC features.
and PC and PC features.
With the VAIO
®
V TV-PC, you
can watch and record your
favorite television shows. It's
convenient and easy with inte-
grated program listings and
on-screen navigation using
the remote control. Click to
DVD™ creation software and
DVD+R Double Layer/
DVD±RW
favorite television shows. It's
convenient and easy with inte-
grated program listings and
on-screen navigation using
the remote control. Click to
DVD™ creation software and
DVD+R Double Layer/
DVD±RW
3
drive lets you con-
vert home videos to DVDs
with just one click.
with just one click.
Enjoy the Best of Sony
Digital Entertainment with
the VAIO
Digital Entertainment with
the VAIO
®
V TV-PC.
It comes loaded with the tools
you need to create, manage,
share and enjoy your digital
photos, home videos, movies
and music. Watch and record
your favorite TV shows. Turn
your home videos into high-
quality DVDs. Or, take your
multimedia to the next level
and capture, edit, convert and
burn high-definition camcorder
video.
you need to create, manage,
share and enjoy your digital
photos, home videos, movies
and music. Watch and record
your favorite TV shows. Turn
your home videos into high-
quality DVDs. Or, take your
multimedia to the next level
and capture, edit, convert and
burn high-definition camcorder
video.
Your TV and PC in
One.
One.
Sony's original Motion
Reality™ technology allows
you to enjoy the same TV
experience on your PC that
you do on your Sony
Reality™ technology allows
you to enjoy the same TV
experience on your PC that
you do on your Sony
®
LCD
TV. With Sony's XBRITE™
display technology, your TV
shows, home videos and
pictures come alive with
bright, crisp, clear images.
display technology, your TV
shows, home videos and
pictures come alive with
bright, crisp, clear images.
It’s your flat-panel LCD TV. It's
your high-performance PC. It's all
in one. The VAIO
your high-performance PC. It's all
in one. The VAIO
®
V TV-PC brings
high-quality television to your
desktop computer. Designed to
be sleek and modern, yet highly-
functional, it compliments any
room. And, when you're ready to
work, simply bring out the wire-
less keyboard and mouse to
experience uncompromising
computing performance.
desktop computer. Designed to
be sleek and modern, yet highly-
functional, it compliments any
room. And, when you're ready to
work, simply bring out the wire-
less keyboard and mouse to
experience uncompromising
computing performance.
The LCD TV that’s also your high-performance PC.
Desktop
VGC-V520G
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394)
Sony VAIO
®
V TV-PC
Series
Featuring One Year Onsite Service
7
and 24/7 Telephone Support
8