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FEATURES
• Mobile Intel®Pentium®III 800 MHz1processor
featuring Intel
• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive,
and CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
• 15" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
• 128 MB RAM (expandable to 512 MB)
• 20 GB
• 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet
• AGP-enabled Intel
to 11 MB video SDRAM (shared) and 3D
graphics support and Intel’s Dynamic Video
Memory Technology
• High-capacity lithium-ion battery, dual battery
capability
• i.LINK
high-speed digital video, audio, and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products
• NTSC video out
• Integrated V.90 modem
• Three Programmable Power Keys (PPK) for easy
access to key applications
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Offered with Microsoft
Edition (FX250) or Microsoft
Professional (FX250K)
1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application
performance.
2 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may
vary.
4 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.
5 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7 From date of purchase upon registration.
8 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
9 Available with Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition only.
10 Using optional second battery in floppy drive bay.
11 With weight saver in floppy drive bay.
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
16765 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
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.
Some pre-installed software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles preinstalled on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated
graphic shown on display.
©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear, Handycam,
Movie Shaker, Open MG, 3Max+ and Visual Flow are trademarks of Sony.Intel SpeedStep technology
and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation. 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. 04/01
®
SpeedStepTMtechnology
3
hard drive
®
815EM graphics chip with up
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface4supports
®
Windows®Millennium
®
Windows®2000
2
MAX Screen: 15" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
MAX
MAX Battery: 2X battery life
MAX
MAX Mobility: Approximately 7 lbs light
MAX
about 2" thin
PLUS:
• All-in-one design with floppy drive,
hard drive, and CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface
• Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet
Sony Digital Handycam®camcorder sold separately.
SPECIFICATIONS
Models
PCG-FX250 and PCG-FX250K
Processor
Mobile Intel®Pentium®III processor 800 MHz
featuring Intel®SpeedStep™ technology
Cache Memory
256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
100 MHz
Bus Architecture
AGP
LCD
15" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
Graphics
Intel®815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB video
SDRAM (shared) and Intel’s Dynamic Video Memory
technology
Digital Audio
Intel® 815EM with 3D surround
MPEG
MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB
Hard Drive
20 GB3fixed
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
Fixed CD-RW and 8X max. DVD-ROM drive
Floppy Disk Drive
Removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" internal operation
Floppy disk drive bay also supports second lithium-ion
battery when floppy drive is removed
Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Keyboard
86 key QWERTY layout
19mm key pitch
3mm stroke
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Battery
Lithium-ion battery
Supports dual battery operation
Battery Life
2.5–3.5 hours with one battery
5.0–7.0 hours with optional second battery
5
PC Card Slots
Supports one or two type II or one type III PC card
CardBus support
Other Interfaces
Serial, parallel, VGA monitor, NTSC video out, USB(2),
RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK
mic-in, headphone, RJ-45 Ethernet, port replicator
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface4,
1
2
5
PCG-FX250
PCG-FX250K
Sony VAIO®All-in-One Notebook
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11
;
4
Power Requirements
58.5 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
2.2" X 12.8" X 10.5"
Weight
7.1 lbs. (with weight saver in floppy drive bay )
7.5 lbs. (with floppy drive in bay)
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, weight saver, floppy
disk drive, power cord, and video cable
Optional Accessories
Additional battery (PCGA-BP71 or BP71A)
Network port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Wireless LAN Access Point & PC Card (PCWA-A100)
Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)
Service
One year limited Express Service
Limited Warranty
One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)
Telephone Support
Hardware: One year
Software and operating system: 90 days
6
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System
FX250: Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition
FX250K: Microsoft
®
Windows®2000 Professional
Software Applications
Adobe®Acrobat Reader™
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
Adobe Premiere®LE
Apple QuickTime™
®
Arcsoft
Intuit®Quicken®2001
Microsoft
RealNetworks
Sonic Foundry®Sound Forge®XP
Sony DVgate™
Sony MovieShaker
Sony OpenMG™ Jukebox
Sony PictureGear
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow
Symantec™ Norton AntiVirus
WinDVD®2000
Online Center
America Online
Compuserve®2000
EarthLink Network TotalAccess
Netscape Communicator
Prodigy Internet
VAIO Support Agent
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Home Edition
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PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro
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Word 2002
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RealPlayer
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