Sony PCG-FRV27 VAIO User Guide (primary manual) Service And Warranty Information

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FEATURES
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• Powerful Intel Pentium 4 processor 2.66GHz
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• i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface
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• Memory Stick slot allows you to transfer digital pictures, music and data
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SPECIFICATIONS

Model
PCG-FRV27
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 processor 2.66GHz
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Cache Memory
512 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
533 MHz
LCD
15" XGA (1024x768) TFT display
Graphics
ATI RADEON IGP 345M 64MB (shared)
Memory
512 MB DDR SDRAM (256MB x 2), expandable to 1024MB
Hard Drive
40 GB hard drive
2, 12
DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive
Internal DVD-RW/CD-RW drive
9
(DVD-R write 1x, DVD-RW write 1x, CD-R write 16x, CD-RW
write 8x, CD-ROM read 24x, DVD-ROM read 8x)
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Memory Stick Media Slot
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Supports optional Memory Stick
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Pointing Device/Keyboard
Electro-Static touch pad
86 key QWERTY layout, with 2.7mm stroke and 19.19mm
pitch
Estimated Battery Life
4
Lithium-ion battery 1.5-2.0 hours
PC Card Slots
Two type I or II, or one type III card slot; CardBus support
Audio
Windows sound system compatible with 3D surround
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Built-in stereo speakers; monaural mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface , AV out (mini jack), 3 USB 2.0
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ports, RJ-11 modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, paral-
lel, headphone (stereo), mic-in
Power Requirements
135 watts maximum +/- 10% (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star compliant
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Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.65" - 2.26" X 13" X 10.8"
Weight
7.72 lbs.with one battery
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter
Optional Accessories
Sony VAIO ® FRV-Series Notebook
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with Sony exclusive
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software!
1
3
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX)
USB optical mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
USB mobile mouse (PCGA-UMS3/V)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
1
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Sport backpack (PCGA-CCP2)
Neoprene notebook & AC adapter cases (PCGA-CCN1)
External speakers (PCGA-SP1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V7)
Visual communication camera (PCGA-UVC10)
USB Bluetooth adapter (PCGA-BT1/A)
External USB keyboard (PCGA-UKB1)
802.11b Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)
802.11b Wireless LAN Bridge access point (PCWA-A220)
802.11b Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C150S)
802.11a Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)
802.11a/11b Wireless LAN Dual PC card (PCWA-C700)
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited hardware Express Service
tions apply.)
One year limited hardware parts and labor
Telephone Support
Sony and Microsoft software: 90 days from purchase date
Included Operating System
Microsoft
Productivity
media Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Video Software
Sony Click to DVD™
Sony DVgate™ Plus
InterVideo WinDVD 4 for VAIO
4
EasySystems Drag'n Drop CD+DVD
Music Software
Sony SonicStage™
RealNetworks
Photo Software
Sony PictureGear Studio
Sony Network Smart Capture
Communication
Sony VAIO Media™ Software
Microsoft
America Online
Gaming
Microsoft
Virus, Tools, and Support Software
McAffee
VAIO Support Agent
PCG-FRV27
software
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(Certain restric-
5
5
: One year hardware from purchase date
5
Windows XP Home Edition
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Money 2003
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Works 7.0
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Encarta Online
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PC
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RealOne player
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MSN 8.0
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Age of Empires
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Internet Security Center Trial
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9
1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed may be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary.
3 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 con-
nector may not communicate with each other.
4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 From date of purchase.
6 Certain features are time limited.
7 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft's current online ver-
sion. Internet access required; additional fees (including
telephone/long distance charges) may apply also.
8 Requires fees for use.
9 DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW discs recorded on this drive will playback in
most consumer DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives
10 Supports Memory Stock Pro
high-speed media capability. Does not support MagicGate
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11 Camcorder and i.LINK cable are not included.
12 5GB of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
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 any specific software,
and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with
respect to the performance of this product with any particular software pack-
ages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this
document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this
product 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 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.
(c)2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, and VAIO are reg-
istered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, and
VAIO Media are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. RealNetworks, is registered trademark
and 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 specifi-
cations are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and meas-
urements are approximate. Printed in U.S.A. 04/03
Sony recommends Microsoft
TM high-capacity media, but does not support
functionality.
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Windows XP
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