
MODEL
PCV-RS412X
PROCESSOR
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.66 GHz†
CACHE MEMORY
512KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
FRONT SIDE BUS SPEED
533MHz
STANDARD RAM
512MB PC-2100 266MHz DDR (expandable to
1.0GB)
HARD DRIVE3
80GB††3 7200rpm ATA-100 Hard Drive
CD-RW DRIVE
CD-RW
(40X max. write / 12X max. rewrite / 40X max. CD-
ROM read)
DVD-ROM
16X max. DVD-ROM Read / 40X max. CD-
ROM 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)
One Serial Port
Two PS/2®(Mouse/Keyboard)
One VGA Monitor Port
One Parallel Port
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
100-120V 4A (50/60Hz)
POWER MANAGEMENT
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT (CPU)
7.2"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 14.9"(D)
26.5 lbs.
PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE:
SONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE
PictureGear StudioTM
- Digital Photo
DVgate PlusTM
- Digital Video
SonicStageTM
- Digital Music
VAIO MediaTM
- Network File Sharing
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
VAIO
®
recommends Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
OTHER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Microsoft®Works®7.0 -
Word Processing,
Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact
Management, and Database
Microsoft®Age of Empires®II6
MoodLogic®2.5 Trial**5
Intuit Quicken®20042
New User
Edition
Microsoft®Money®20045
Microsoft®Encarta®Online4
Adobe®Acrobat®Reader®
Apple QuickTime®
RealNetworks®RealOne
TM
Player
ANTI-VIRUS & RECOVERY SOFTWARE
Norton®Internet SecurityTM 90 Day Trial**5
VAIO®Recovery Wizard3
3
VAIO®Support Agent
ONLINE CENTER
America Online®**
Netscape®Navigator®
EarthLink TotalAccess™**
MSN®8**
SERVICE
One Year Limited Express Repair Service
LIMITED WARRANTY
One Year Parts and Labor
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, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and
Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trade-
marks 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.
Weights and measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 11/03
SPECIFICATIONS
• Sony 17” Flat Panel LCD Display SDM-HS73
• Sony Exclusive Software:
• PictureGear StudioTM - Digital Photo Software
• SonicStageTM - Digital Music Software
• DVgate PlusTM - Digital Video Software
• CD-RW Drive - Create your own CDs
• Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.66 GHz†
• 80GB††3 ATA-100 Hard Drive
• 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
¾
CD-RW Drive - Create your own CDs!
¾
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 2.66 GHz†
¾
512MB PC-2100 DDR / 80GB††3 Hard Drive
¾
High-Speed Internet Ready with
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
¾
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-RS412X
-RS412X
17” Sony
LCD
Display
* 17” Sony LCD included. Actual display may differ
from that which is pictured above.
† 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 A portion of Hard Disk space is reserved for recovery partition.
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.
6 Teen content may be suitable for persons age 13 and older. May contain violent
content, mild or strong language, and/or suggestive themes.