
MODEL
PCV-RS310
PROCESSOR
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.40B GHz†
CACHE MEMORY
512KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
FRONT SIDE BUS SPEED
533MHz
STANDARD RAM
256MB PC-2100 266MHz DDR (expandable to
1.0GB)
HARD DRIVE3
80GB††3 ATA-100 Hard Drive
DVD-RW / CD-RW DRIVE***
DVD-RW
(2X max. write / 1X max. rewrite /
4.8X max. DVD-RW read / 12x max. DVD-ROM
read)
CD-RW
(8X max. write / 4X max. rewrite / 20X
max. CD-RW read / 32X max. CD-ROM read)
CD-ROM
40X max. CD-ROM read / 24X Max. CD-RW
read
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
VIDEO & GRAPHICS
Intel®845GV Integrated Graphics
64MB max. Dynamically Shared Graphics
Memory
ETHERNET
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
MODEM
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
EXPANSION SLOTS
Three PCI (one occupied by Modem)
EXPANSION BAYS
Two 5.25" Half-Height (two occupied)
One External 3.5" (occupied)
Two Internal 3.5" (one occupied)
PORT CONNECTORS
Four USB 2.0 (two front/two rear)
Serial Port
Two PS/2®(Mouse/Keyboard)
One VGA monitor port
One Parallel
One 6pin i.LINK port (rear)
One 4pin i.LINK port (front)
One Headphone / One Microphone
One Line In
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Speakers (Stereo)
VAIO™Keyboard
PS/2®Wheel Mouse
RJ-11 Phone Cord
POWER REQUIREMENTS
120V 4A (50/60Hz)
POWER MANAGEMENT
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
DIMENSIONS (CPU)
7.2"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 14.9"(D)
WEIGHT (CPU)
26.5 lbs.
PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE:
SONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE
Click to DVDTM -
DVD Creation
PictureGear StudioTM
- Digital Photo
DVgate Plus™
- Digital Video
SonicStage™
- Digital Music
VAIO MediaTM
- Network File Sharing
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
Sony PCs use Genuine Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Operating Systems
www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell
OTHER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Microsoft®Works®7.0 -
Word Processing,
Spreadsheet, Calander, Scheduling, Contact
Management, and Database
Microsoft®Age of Empires®2.0
MoodLogic®2.5
Intuit Quicken®20032
New User Edition
Veritas®RecordNowTM
Microsoft®Money®20035
Microsoft®Encarta®Online4
Adobe®Acrobat®Reader®
Apple QuickTime®
RealNetworks®RealOne
TM
Player
ANTI-VIRUS & RECOVERY SOFTWARE
McAfee®SecutrityCenterTM**5
VAIO®Recovery Wizard3
3
VAIO®Support Agent
ONLINE CENTER
America Online®**
Netscape®Navigator
EarthLink TotalAccess™**
SERVICE
One Year Limited Express Repair Service
(upon registration; 90 days without registra-
tion)*
LIMITED WARRANTY
One Year Parts and Labor (upon registration;
90 days without registration)*
TELEPHONE SUPPORT
Hardware: One Year
Software and Operating System: 90 Days
Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
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 packages and/or non-Sony add-
on hardware option except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representa-
tions or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony 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 soft-
ware in each and every particular instance. Some pre-installed software titles may not include full doc-
umentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.
©2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate
Plus, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, SonicStage Mastering Studio, and VAIO are
trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft,
Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Realone is a trademark of
RealNetworks, Inc. Wordperfect, QuatroPro, CorelCENTRAL, and Corel Presentations are trademarks
of Corel Corporation. 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 spec-
ifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 5/03
SPECIFICATIONS
• Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.40BGHz†
• 256MB PC-2100 DDR (expandable to 1.0GB)
• 533MHz Front Side Bus
• 80GB††3 ATA-100 Hard Drive
• DVD-RW / CD-RW Drive - With Click to DVDTM
Software
• Sony Exclusive Software:
• Click to DVDTM - DVD Creation Software - Easily cre-
ate your own DVDs
• PictureGear StudioTM - Digital Photo Software
• SonicStageTM - Digital Music Software
• DVgate PlusTM - Digital Video Software
• Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK (IEEE 1394)
Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections1
• High-Speed Internet Ready with
10 Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
!
DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive - With Click to DVDTM Software
!
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.40B GHz†
!
256MB PC-2100 DDR / 80GB††3 Hard Drive
!
High-Speed Internet Ready with
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
!
i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) Interface and USB 2.0 Connectors1
Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC
FEATURES
i.LINK®
(IEEE 1394)
VIDEO AUDIO INTEGRATED OPERATION
PCV
PCV-RS310
-RS310
DVD-RW
CD-RW
* Display sold separately.
† GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect applica-
tion performance.
†† GB means one billion bytes when referring to Hard Drive capacity. Accessible
capacity may vary.
* Certain restrictions apply.
** Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
*** DVD compatibility is not universal.
1 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.
2 Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade.
3 5GB of Hard Disk space is reserved for the recovery parititon.
4 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft’s current online version. Internet
access required; additional fees (including telephone/long distance charges) may
also apply.
5 Certain features are time limited.