Sony VGC-RA810G User manual

Model
VGC-RA810G
HARDWARE
Processor
Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 550
3.40E GHz1 with Intel®Hyper-
Threading Technology
Cache Memory
1MB Integrated On-Die Level 2
Front Side Bus Speed
800MHz
Chipset
Intel®915P
Standard RAM
1GB PC-3200 400MHz DDR
(expandable to 2.0GB)
Hard Drive
250GB2 7200 rpm SATA
DVD+RW Double Layer / DVD±RW
Drive5
Double Layer5
+R
(2.4 max. +R write)
DVD±RW5
-RW
(8X max. -R write / 4X max. -RW rewrite /
8X max. -R/-RW read)
+RW
(8X max. +R write / 4X max. +RW rewrite /
8X max. +R/+RW read)
CD-RW
(40X max. -R write / 24X max. rewrite /
40X max. -R read / 32X max. -RW read)
DVD-ROM Drive
16X max. DVD-ROM Read / 40X max.
CD-ROM read
Floppy Disk Drive
3.5” 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
Video & Graphics
ATI Radeon™ X600 XT
128MB Video Memory (128-bit DDR)
TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-Out (DVI
output: 1280x1024x60Hz max.)
16x PCI Express
Giga Pocket™ MPEG2 Realtime
Encoder/Decoder board with TV
Tuner
Audio
Intel®High Definition Audio
Ethernet
10Base-T/100/1000Base-TX Fast
Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
Expansion Slots
One 16x PCI Express (occupied by
Graphics Card)
Two PCI (one available)
One PCI Express1 (occupied)
Multi-Media Card Reader (Memory
Stick™, Compact Flash™Type I and
Type II, IBM Micro Drive™)
Expansion Bays
Two 5.25” Half-Height (occupied)
One External 3.5” (occupied)
Two Internal 3.5” (one occupied)
Port Connections
Seven USB 2.0 (three front/four rear)
Two PS/2®(Mouse/Keyboard)
One VGA/DVI Monitor Port / TV-Out
Port
One S/PDIF Out / One Parallel Port /
One Line In
One 6pin i.LINK Port (rear)/ One 4pin
(front)
One Headphone / One Microphone
S-Video: Two Inputs (front and rear)
Composite Video / Audio Inputs
(front and rear)
Coaxial Input (VHF/UHF)
Supplied Accessories
Speakers (Stereo) w/Subwoofer
IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR
Blaster
VAIO®Keyboard / PS/2®Optical
Mouse
Power Requirements
364.7 watts max. / 100-120V ~4.7A
(50/60Hz)
Power Management
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
Dimensions (CPU)
7.4”(W) x 15.6”(H) x 15.3”(D)
Weight (CPU)
34.172 lbs.
PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Sony Original Software
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
SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft®Windows®Media Center
Edition 2004
VAIO®recommends Microsoft®
Windows®XP
Other Software Applications
Adobe®Premiere®LE
Adobe®Photoshop Elements®2.0
Microsoft®Works®7.0 -
Word Processing, Spreadsheet,
Calendar, Scheduling, Contact
Management, and Database
Microsoft®Office®2003 60-Day
Student/Teacher Edition Trial
Intuit Quicken®2004
New User Edition
InterVideo®WinDVD®
MoodLogic ®2.7 Trial4
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software
Norton®Internet Security™ 90 Day
Subscription4
VAIO®Recovery Wizard
VAIO®Support Agent
Online Center
America Online®90 Day Trial3
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Service
One Year Limited Express Repair
Service
Limited Warranty
One Year Parts and Labor7
Repair Service
Includes customer-replaceable part
service and mail-in Sony depot
service options.8
Telephone Support
Hardware: One Year
Software and Operating System:
90 Days
On-line and Email Support
Free support available from
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
1. GHz denotes microprocessor inter-
nal clock speed; other factors may
affect application 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 por-
tion of hard disk space is reserved as
a recovery partition.
3. New users only. Terms and condi-
tions apply.
4. Limited duration trial edition.
5. DVD Media/Formats are not uni-
versally compatible.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used
only to designate that a product con-
tains an IEEE 1394 connector. All
products with an i.LINK connector
may not communicate with each other.
7. Certain restrictions apply. For a copy
of Sony’s warranty, please visit
www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-
free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC),
or write to Sony Electronics, 12451
Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL
33913.
8. Type of repair service provided is
solely at Sony’s discretion. Not all
types of repair service offered on all
models.
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 any specific
software, and Sony does not and cannot make any war-
ranty 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
representations or warranty that this product is compat-
ible 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 deter-
mine for themselves the suitability 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
Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus,
PictureGear Studio, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to
DVD, Like No Other, 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 trade-
marks of their respective owners. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for
energy efficiency. Features and specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice. Weights and measure-
ments are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 5/04
Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information:
1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
Double Layer DVD cre-
ation - You’re a Pro now
Featuring advanced DVD+R
Double Layer 8.5GB record-
ing cpacity. With the ability
to store up to 4 hours of high
quality MPEG-2 video com-
bined with VAIO’s® Click to
DVD™ creation software,
you become the pro.
Borrowing technology from
Sony’s professional systems,
the best tools of the trade are
in your hands.
Television at your
Fingertips
Take control of your television
with the personal video
recorder functionality pow-
ered by Sony Giga Pocket™
Engine TV Tuner / MPEG2
encoder and Microsoft®
Windows® XP Media Center
Edition 2004. Watch, record,
burn to DVD - you have the
power.
The Advantage in the
Solutions
The Sony VAIO® R Series
delivers the high quality
video, music, and digital
imaging solutions you
demand. Create your own
professional quality DVDs.
Master your own audio
recordings or remaster older
tapes or records. Watch &
record television on your
schedule.
Liquid Cooled.
Just Plain Cool
Higher specs and demanding
applications mean hotter run-
ning temperatures - but
Sony’s advanced liquid cool-
ing system handles heat with
ease. A unique liquid flow
heat pipe draws heat away
from the processor with a side
benefit of eliminating a noisy
CPU fan. Air intake from mid-
dle section maximizes air flow
while minimizing noise.
The Sony VAIO® R Series exem-
plifies cutting edge design and
superior performance. A sleek
black chassis with a revolutionary
liquid heat pipe cooling system.
Spectacular acoustic presence
and breakneck performance.
Topped off with loads of expan-
sion headroom to take your
VAIO® PC experience wherever
your passion leads you.
High Performance, Cool Running. Desktop
VGC-RA810G
Sony recommends
Microsoft®Windows®
XP Professional
i.LINK®
(IEEE 1394)
Sony VAIO®R Series