Sony VGN-A150 VAIO User Guide (primary manual) User manual

Model
VGN-A150
HARDWARE
Processor Name
Intel®Pentium®M Processor 715
Processor Speed
1.50AGHz
1
L2 Cache
2MB
Front Side Bus Speed
400MHz
Chipset
Intel®855PM
Hard Drive
80GB
2
Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel®PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection(802.11b/g)
3
LCD
15.4” WXGA with XBRITE™
Technology (1280x800)
Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9200
Memory
512MB (256MBx2/DDR333)
Memory Max
2GB
Video RAM
64MB
Optical Drive
DVD±RW/CD-RW
4
Maximum Speeds: CD Read (24x
MAX); CD-R Write (16x MAX); CD-
RW Write (8x MAX); DVD Read (8x
MAX); DVD-R Read (4x MAX)/Write
(4x MAX); DVD-RW Read (2xMAX)
/Write (2x MAX); DVD+R Read
(4x MAX)/Write (2.4x MAX); DVD+RW
Read (2x MAX)/Write (2x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11
interface
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with
RJ-45 interface
Memory Stick®Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick,
Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory
Stick DUO™ media
5
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Audio
Windows®sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Headphone jack
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Video Interface
A/V mini jack
Other Interfaces
i.LINK®connector(IEEE 1394), 3 USB
2.0 ports, port replicator connector
6
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
Power On, S1(programmable),
Magnify Screen, Brightness,
Volume(+), Volume(-), Mute
Power Requirements
168W±10%
Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 1.5-3.5 hours
7
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy
drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Weight
7.3 lbs. with standard battery (weight
is approximate and may vary by com-
ponents)
Size (W x H x D)
14.7” x 1.5”-1.7” x 10.9”
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-
BP2EA), Power cord & AC adapter
(PCGA-AC19V3)
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack
(PCGA-BP2EA)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRA1)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V7)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Router
Access Point (PCWA-AR800)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Ethernet
Converter (PCWA-DE80)
3
Visual Communication Camera
(PCGA-UVC11A)
Wireless optical mouse
(PCGA-WMS5/S)
USB Mobile Mouse- Black
(PCGA-UMS3/B)
USB Mobile Mouse- Silver
(PCGA-UMS3/S)
USB Optical VAIO Mouse
(PCGA-UMS5)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
512MB memory expansion module
(VPG-MM512G)
60GB External Hard Drive
(PCGA-HDM06)
2
External Floppy Disk Drive
(PCGA-UFD5)
SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Home Edition
VAIO® Creation Suite Software
Sony Click to DVD™ software
Sony DVGate Plus™ software
Sony SonicStage® software
Sony Picture Gear™ Studio software
Sony VAIO Media™ software
VAIO® A Series Software Bundle
Sony VAIO Update software
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
Google™ Toolbar
Intuit Quicken® 2004 New User
Edition (previous Quicken users
may require additional upgrade)
InterVideo® WinDVD®
EasySystems Dragn’ Drop CD+DVD
Microsoft® Works 7.0
Microsoft Office® 2003 60-Day Trial
(Student/Teacher Edition)
8
Anti-Virus Software
Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription
Internet Services
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial
8
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Limited Warranty
1 Year Battery
1 Year Hardware Parts and Labor
9
Repair Service
Includes customer-replaceable part
service and mail-in Sony depot serv
ice options
10
Telephone Support
One year of 24-hour, 7-day-a-week,
free support for hardware issues.
Ninety days of free support for soft-
ware and operating system issues
On-line and Email Support
Free support available from
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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. Requires compatible wireless LAN
access point, sold separately. Internet
connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not univer-
sally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-
capacity media. Does not support
MagicGate™ functionality.
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. Estimated battery life. Actual battery
life may vary on usage.
8. New users only. Terms and condi-
tions apply.
9. 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.
10. 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 operate any
specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make
any warranty or representation with respect to the per-
formance of this product with any particular software
packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options
except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby
disclaims any representations or warranty that this prod-
uct 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 deter-
mine 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 ver-
sions or have all documentation. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for
energy efficiency. Features and specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
(c)2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permis-
sion is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
SonicStage, Giga Pocket, and VAIO are registered trade-
marks of Sony. XBRITE, ErgoBright, Smart Display
Sensor, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo,
MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO
Media, Picture Gear Studio and Like No Other are trademarks
of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks,
and Centrino is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trade-
marks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 5/04
The Sony®VAIO ®A Series
Personal Notebook seam-
lessly unites desktop PC
power and functionality with
performance that will rival any
desktop computer. Unplug
and easily move from room-
to-room – or wherever you
want your office or entertain-
ment center to be. This
portable notebook gives you
plenty of power that won’t
overpower your room.
Notebook
VGN-A150
Centrino™Mobile
Technology
Centrino™Mobile technology
runs cool and quiet, while
keeping the profile slim and
light, with enhanced perform-
ance and battery life. A
remarkable blend of full-size
power and portability.
Wireless capabilities let you
connect wire free around your
home or on the road.
Superior LCD
Technology
Powerful combination of
exclusive Sony technologies
combines to give you truly
incredible image quality.
XBRITE™LCD Technology
delivers ultra crisp and super
bright graphics like you’ve
never seen in a notebook.
Smart Display Sensor™
automatically adjusts to any
projector or display resolution.
Integrated DVD±RW/
CD-RW Drive
Burn professional quality
DVDs and CDs.4
Portable Multimedia
Entertainment
Feature-packed desktop
replacement that performs
more like an entertainment
center. Plenty of power that
won’t overpower your room.
Plenty of power. Won’t overpower your room.
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