Model
VGN-S270B CTO
HARDWARE
Processor (Configurable)
1
Intel®Pentium®M Processor 755
(2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel®Pentium®M Processor 745
(1.80GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel®Pentium®M Processor 735
(1.70GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Intel®Pentium®M Processor 725
(1.60GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
400MHz
Chipset
Intel®855PM
Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel®PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection (802.11b/g)
3
LCD (Configurable)
13.3” WXGA or 13.3” WXGA with
XBRITE™ technology (1280x800)
Hard Drive (Configurable)
2
40GB (4200rpm), 60GB (4200rpm)
Memory (Configurable)
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
(512MB x 1),
256MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
(256MB x 1)
(Expandable to 1GB Maximum)
Graphics (Configurable)
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9700
(w/ 64MB Video RAM)
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9200
(w/ 32MB Video RAM)
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive4
DVD-ROM
DVD Read (8x MAX)
CD-RW
CD-R Write (24x MAX), CD-RW Write (16x MAX)
Audio
Windows®sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Stereo mini headphone jack
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™
5
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Other Interfaces
i.LINK®connector(IEEE 1394)
6
, 2 USB
2.0 ports, port replicator connector
Optional Port Replicator Inter-
faces (VGP-PRS1)
3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA, DVI-D,
printer, DC in
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke
and 18.05mm pitch
Power Requirements
68W+10%
Battery
Standard Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP-BPS2)
Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 2.0-6.5 hours
7
Weight
4.2 lbs. with standard battery
(weights are approximate and may
vary by components)
Size (W x H x D w/ standard battery)
12.3” x 1.16 ”-1.39” x 8.85”
Supplied Accessories
Standard capacity Lithium-ion
battery, Power cord & AC adapter
Optional Accessories
Additional Battery (VGP-BPS2)
Large Battery (VGP-BPL2)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRS1)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V8)
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)
Slim Carrying Case (PCGA-CCB2)
Notebook Briefcase (PCGA-CCV)
Notebook Backpack (PCGA-CCP3)
Neoprene notebook and AC adapter
cases (VGP-AMC1)
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
(VGP-MM512I)
60GB External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)
2
External Floppy Disk Drive (PCGA-UFD5)
External DVD±RW (PCGA-DDRW2)
SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft®Windows®
XP Professional
VAIO®S Series Software Bundle
Adobe®Acrobat®Reader
InterVideo®WinDVD®
Microsoft®Works 8.0 - Word Processing,
Spreadsheet, Calendar Scheduling, Contact
Management, Database
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software
Norton Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription - Norton AntiVirus®,
Norton Personal Firewall, Norton
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam®,
Norton Parental Control
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Sony VAIO Update
Internet Services (Optional)
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial - New Users
Only
Optional Software
Sony DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video
Sony PictureGear Studio™ - Digital
Photo
Sony SonicStage®2.1 - Digital Music
Sony SonicStage®Mastering Studio
Sony VAIO Media™ - Network File
Sharing
Microsoft Office®2003 60-Day Trial
(Small Business Edition)
Microsoft®Office 2003
(Basic, Small Business, or
Professional Edition)
Adobe®Photoshop®Elements
Adobe®Photoshop®Album Starter
Edition
Adobe®Premiere®(Standard or
Professional Edition)
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
8
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7.9
On-line and Email Support
Support available from
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock
speed; other factors may affect application per-
formance. 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 com-
patible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity
media tested up to 1GB. Does not support
MagicGate™ functionality.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to des
ignate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connector. All products with an i.LINK connec
tor may not communicate with each other.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary
on usage and configuration options selected.
8. See actual Limited Warranty for details. 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.
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 ven-
dor.
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 soft-
ware, 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 men-
tioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any rep-
resentations 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 recom-
mendations, 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 dis-
play. Preinstalled 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 meas-
urements are approximate.
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permis-
sion is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, SonicStage, Memory
Stick, XBRITE, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate, DVgate
Plus, VAIO Media, PictureGear Studio, Like No Other
and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium, and
Celeron are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trade-
mark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are reg-
istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 8/04
Notebook
VGN -S270B CTO
Brilliant
Performance
High resolution 13.3” wide-
screen with optional
XBRITE™LCD Technology
lets you see more of your
pages and spreadsheets.
Smart Display Sensor auto-
matically adjusts to an opti-
mized resolution when plug-
ging into a compatible to
display or projector.
Integrated Multimedia
Features
Create multimedia presenta-
tions, training, or video
reports with digital photos,
graphics, music and video
clips for websites, email,
presentations and DVD.
Feature-Packed
Mobility
Wide display and generous
keyboard, yet weighs just
around 4 lbs. Long battery
life7and optional integrated
wireless give you the essen-
tials you need for mobile
survival.
Intel®Centrino™Mobile
Technology
Sony®VAIO®notebooks
with Intel®Centrino™
Mobile Technology with inte-
grated wireless LAN enables
longer battery life7in light,
easy to carry designs.
Wireless LAN support lets
you connect to thousands
of Hotspots across the
country to check email, surf
the web and stay connect-
ed3.
VAIO®S Series notebooks
are packed with unique
and powerful features
designed to enhance your
productivity and entertain-
ment on the road and
beyond. Generous screen
and keyboard won’t cramp
your style whether on a
plane or at a hotspot.
Beauty, power and performance for pure mobile joy.
Sony recommends
Microsoft®Windows®
XP Professional
