Model
PCG-V505ECP_BTO
Processor (Configurable)
Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.40GHz,
1.50GHz, or 1.80Ghz (1)
Hard Drive (Configurable)
60 or 80 GB hard drive(2)
Memory (Configurable)
512MB (256x2) DDR SDRAM, 1GB
(512x2) DDR SDRAM, or 1GB (1024x1)
DDR SDRAM expandable to 2GB
LCD
12.1" XGA (1024 x768) TFT display
Optical Drive (Configurable)
Choice of Super-Slim Combo Drive or DVD
Burner:
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive(Max
speeds: CD-R write 24x; CD-RW write 10x;
CD Read 24x; DVD-ROM read 8x)
DVD-RW drive(Max speeds: CD-R write
24x, CD-RW write 10x, CD Read 24x,
DVD-ROM read 8x)(7)
Graphics
ATI® MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 16 MB video
DDR SGRAM, Dual display support
Integrated Wireless LAN (Configurable)
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g),
Bus/Interface: mini PCI, Radio frequency
band: 2.4GHz (ISM band)(5)
Cache Memory
L2: 512 KB Byte Integrated On-Die
Bus Speed
400 MHz
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive
(PCGA-UFD5)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick PRO™
media
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with
RJ-45 interface
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Supplied Battery (Configurable)
Standard battery (PCGA-BP2V) or Double
capacity battery (PCGA-BP4V)
Estimated Battery Life
Lithium-ion battery, 2.0-6.0 hours with
standard battery (PCGA-BP2V)(4)
PC Card Slots
1 type I/type II card, CardBus support
Audio
Windows® sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers; monoral mini-jack
microphone
Other Interfaces
i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface(3), 2 USB
2.0, RJ-11 modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet,
Memory Stick® media slot(6), VGA
output, headphone (stereo), monaural
mini-jack microphone, port replicator
connector
Optional Port Replicator
3 USB 2.0 (When using with V505
notebook), printer, DVI-D,VGA output,
RJ-45 Ethernet, docking connector
Power Requirement
68 watts maximum +10% (16V /
AC100-240V), Energy Star(SM) compliant,
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI
compatible
Service and Warranty Information
(Configurable)
One or three year limited hardware
Express Service(Certain restrictions
apply.), One or three year limited hardware
parts and labor, Telephone Support: One
or three year hardware and 90 days
software and operating system from
purchase date.
Size (H x W x D)
1.32"-1.38"h x 10.9"w x 9.54"d with
standard battery
Weight
4.39 lbs.with standard battery
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-BP2V or
BP4V), power cord and AC adapter
Optional Accessories
Port replicator (PCGA-PRV1)
External USB floppy disk drive
(PCGA-UFD5)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2V)
Double capacity battery (PCGA-BP4V)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
USB mobile mouse (PCGA-UMS3/V,
UMS3/S)
Large carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCR5)
Neoprene Notebook & Adapter Case
(PCGA-CCN2)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V6)
Notebook Backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Notebook Sport Backpack (PCGA-CCP2)
802.11g Wireless LAN router access point
(PCWA-AR300)
802.11a Wireless LAN router access point
(PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card
(PCWA-C500)
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
VAIO® Exclusive Software
Sony PictureGear Studio™
Sony Sonic Stage®
Sony DVgate™ Plus
Sony Network Smart Capture
Sony VAIO Media™ Software
Sony Click to DVD™ on models with
DVD-±RW drives
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard
Sony VAIO Help and Support
Sony VAIO Support Agent
Additional Bundled Software
Microsoft® Works 7.0 w/Office 2003 Trial
(Bus Ed)
Intuit® Quicken New User Edition 2004
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
InterVideo® WinDVD® 5 for VAIO® PC
RealNetworks® RealOne™ Player
Optional Software
Optional Music Software Upgrade
Sony SonicStage™ Mastering Studio, Sony
MP3 Encoder, Screenblast® ACID®,
Screenblast® Soundforge
Optional Video Software Upgrade
Adobe® Premiere® Limited Edition
Adobe® Premiere® Full Edition
Communication
America Online®(8)
Anti-Virus/Utilities
Norton Internet Security Center™ Trial(8)
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal 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 portion of hard disk space is reserved as a
recovery partition.
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 connector
may not communicate with each other.
4. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may
vary on usage.
5. Wireless LAN access point sold separately. Sony
cannot fully guarantee the security of
wireless communications.
6. Supports Memory Stick Pro high-capacity
media, but does not support high-speed media
capability.
7. DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW discs recorded on this
drive will playback in most consumer DVD
players and computer DVD-ROM drives.
8. Requires fees for use.
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 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.
Pre-installed software may not be identical to retail
versions or have all documentation.
(c)2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory
Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks of Sony.
DVgate Plus, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media and
SonicStage are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium
and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. RealOne is
registered trademarks 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 approximate. Printed in U.S.A.
01/04.
Sony recommends Microsoft®
Windows® XP Professional
858/942-8065
http://www.sony.com/b2b
PCG-V505ECP_BTO
Notebook
Sony Electronics Inc.
16765 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
