Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK
®
Interface:
1 (4
-
pin) interface
IEEE 1394
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot:
1
Modem Jack:
2
Secure Digital Slot:
1
MicrophoneInput: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1 (Bottom)
USBPort(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC
-In: 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Gigabit Ethernet (RJ
-
45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base
-T/100Base-
TX/1000Base
-T
Modem Type:
Integrated V.90/V.92 Modem (RJ
-
11)
WirelessLAN: Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g)
Bluetooth
®
Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth
®
Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium
-
ion Battery (VGP
-
BPS4A)
Estimated Battery Life:
3.0
-
3.5 hours
(Standard Battery)
6.0
-
7.0 hours
(Large Capacity Battery)
PowerRequirements: 105W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional with
Service Pack 2
Supplied Software:
Microsoft
®
Works 8.5
60-
Day Trial Version of Microsoft
®
Office 2003
Sony
®
Original Software:
Click to DVD
®
-
DVD Creation
* Please use VAIO Support Central for a complete listing of
software applications and trials.
Security and Anti-VirusSoftware:
Norton
®
Internet Security
™
60-
Day Trial
TrendMicro
™
Anti
-
Spyware 30
-Day Trial
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year (toll
-
free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7)
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service:
1 Year Limited Warranty
with Onsite Service
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight:
6.8 lbs with standard battery (weight is approximate and
may vary)
Measurements: 14.3
”
(
W) x 1.49
”
-1.59
”
(
H) x 10.46
”
(
D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium
-
ion battery (VGP
-
BPS4A)
AC adapter (VGP
-
AC19V10)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Multi-
Function Docking Station with battery charger (VGP
-
PRBX1)
AC Adapter included (VGP
-
AC19V9)
Docking Station I/O:
Multi-
Function Bay
Battery Charger
Serial Port
Hi Speed USB (USB 2.0) Ports x 4
Security Lock and Lock/Unlock Switch
Printer Port
Monitor (VGA) Port
Monitor (DVI
-
D) Port (DVI
-
D port not
functional for Intel
®
GraphicsMedia
Accelerator 950)
Fast Ethernet 10BASE
-
T/100BASE
-
TX/1000BASE
-T
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP
-
BPS4A)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP
-
BPL4A)
AC Adapter (VGP
-
AC19V10)
1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP
-
MM1GA)
512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP
-MM512M)
Bluetooth
®
Headset (HBH
-
608)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP
-
AMC3)
DVD R DL/DVD
±RW Multi-
Bay unit (VGP
-
DRWBX1)
CD
-
RW/DVD
-ROM Multi-
Bay unit (VGP
-
CRWBX1)
HDD Adapter Multi
-
Bay unit (VGP
-
HDABX1)
Compatible with PATA 2.5
”
9.5mm Height
80GB
SATA 5400RPM 9.5mm Height HDD Multi
-
Bay unit (VGP
-
HDBX08)
Memory Card Adapter
(VGP
-
MCA10)
Color:
Silver Casing (Magnesium Casing)
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 universally compatible.
5. Interoperability among Bluetooth®devices varies.
6. 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.
7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
8. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfi llment of its
limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms
and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details. Onsite Service will be provided via third
-
party technician to be
dispatched as needed following phone
-
based troubleshooting. Some
repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not
be available in all locations.
9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60
-
Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced
-
functionality mode, limiting end
-
use options and operations.
11. Sony VAIO®Professional BX Series has tested compatible with the
Cisco Aironet Access Point 1200 Series and the Cisco Access Control
Server v3.3. Cisco Compatible signifi es that Sony
’
s product has
undergone interoperability testing by Sony, together with Cisco and a
third
-
party test house, based on testing criteria set by Cisco. Sony is
solely responsible for the support and warranty of its product. Cisco
makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to Sony
’
s product
or its interoperation with the listed Cisco product and disclaims any
implied warranties of merchantability or fi tness for a particular use, or
against infringement.
12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
13. Broadband Internet service required along with third
-
party services
which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.
14. Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™media
using the MagicGate®function or high
-
speed data transfer. Supports
memory cards with capacitities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V
SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs.
Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection
function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony®branded
Memory Stick PRO™media. Sony®branded Memory Stick PRO™media
is recommended for use with this adapter.
15. Measured at its narrowest point.
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 operate 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 options
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. 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.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
VAIO, XBRITE
-
ECO, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate,
Click to DVD and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino
are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark
of Microsoft Corporation. Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, and
the Cisco Square Bridge logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other
countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks
and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.All other trademarks are trademarks
of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 08/06.