Sony PCG-GRV680P User Manual
Model
PCG-GRV680
PCG-GRV680P
Processor
Intel
®
Pentium®4 processor 2.60GHz
1
Cache Memory
512 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
400 MHz
LCD
16.0" SXGA (1280x1024) TFT display
Graphics
ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9000 with 64 MB DDR SDRAM
with 3D performance
Dual display support
Memory
512 MB DDR SDRAM (256x2), maximum 1024 MB
Hard Drive
60 GB
3
hard drive
Optical Drive
Internal removable DVD+/-RW/CD-RW drive
(Max speeds: DVD-R write 1x, DVD-RW write 1x, DVD+R
write 2x, DVD+RW 2x, CD-R write 16x, CD-RW write 8x,
CD-RW read 24x, DVD-ROM read 5x)
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Multi-purpose Bay
For DVD+/-RW drive
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or optional second battery
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick
®
media
Pointing Device / Keyboard
Electro-Static touch pad
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.7mm stroke and 19mm pitch
Estimated Battery Life
4
Lithium-ion battery, supports dual battery operation
1.5-3.5 hours with standard battery
4
3.0-7.0 hours with optional second battery
4
PC Card Slots
2 type I/type II cards, or 1 type III card with CardBus support
Audio
Windows
®
sound system compatible
Built-in stereo speakers; monaural mini-jack microphone
Optional external speakers (PCGA-SP1)
Other Interfaces
RJ-11 modem jack, i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) interface3, 3 USB,
RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, parallel, headphone (stereo),
monaural mini-jack microphone, AV out (mini-jack), port replicator connector
Optional Port Replicator (PCGA-PRGX1)
DC in, 2 USB, RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, PS/2
(R)
keyboard
and mouse, serial, parallel, composite out, S-Video out, linein, line-out, docking CN
Power Requirements
115 watts maximum +
10% (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star
®
compliant
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Weight
8.1 lbs.with one battery
8.7 lbs. with battery and optical drive
Size (H x W x D)
1.6"-1.8" X 14" X 11.8"
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter,
and weight saver
Optional Accessories
External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP2NX)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V4)
Port replicator (PCGA-PRGX1)
802.11b Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)
802.11b Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C150S)
802.11b Wireless LAN Bridge access point (PCWA-A220)
802.11a Wireless LAN access point (PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)
Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC10)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter Cases (PCGA-CCN3)
Notebook Sport Backpack (PCGA-CCP2)
External Speakers (PCGA-SP1)
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited Express Service
5
(Certain restrictions apply.)
One year limited parts and labor
5
Telephone Support5: One year hardware and 90 days software and operating system from purchase date
Operating System
GRV680: Microsoft
®
Windows®XP Home Edition
GRV680P: Microsoft
®
Windows®XP Professional
Productivity Software
Microsoft
®
Money 2003
8
Microsoft®Works 7.0
Microsoft
®
Encarta Online
9
Video Software
Sony Click to DVD™
Adobe
®
Premiere®LE
®
Sony DVgate™
Sony MovieShaker™
InterVideo
®
WinDVD®4 for VAIO®PC
DigiOn
TM
and EasySystems Drag’n Drop CD+DVD
Music Software
Screenblast™ ACID™
Screenblast™ SoundForge
®
Sony SonicStage™
RealNetworks
®
Real One Player
Photo Software
Adobe
®
Photoshop®Elements
Sony Network Smart Capture
Sony PictureGear Studio™
Communication
Sony VAIO Media™ Software
Gaming
Microsoft
®
Age of Empires
Virus, Tools, and Support Software
Trend Micro PC-Cillin
7
VAIO Support Agent
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.
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 con-
nector may not communicate with each other.
4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 From date of purchase with registration.
6 Wireless LAN access point sold separately. Sony cannot guarantee
the security of wireless communications.
7 Requires fees for use.
8 Certain features are time limited.
9 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft's current online ver-
sion. Internet access required; additional fees (including
telephone/long distance charges) may apply also.
10 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.
11 DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW discs recorded on this drive will playback in
most consumer DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives
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. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation.
(c)2002 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, Click To DVD, VAIO Media,
SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, and MovieShaker are trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of
Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. RealNetworks, RealPlayer, and RealJukebox are 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 meas-
• Click to DVDTMSoftware, Turn home videos into DVDs with cutting-edge DVD+/-RW/CD-RW
drive
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!
• Amazing gigantic 16” SXGA screen - with super high-resolution and dual display support!
• Intel
®
Pentium®4 processor 2.60GHz
1
• i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface4and Memory Stick®media slot
• Dual battery capability lets you work and play for twice as long!
Sony VAIO®GRV-Series Notebook
SPECIFICATIONS
EASILY BURN DVDs!
Easily turn home movies into DVDs
11
with Sony’s exclusive
Click to DVD
TM
Software
MOVIES AND PHOTOS
10
Capture, edit, and share your digital photos or videos with
Sony’s exclusive digital editing software package!
STYLISH AND POWERFUL
Serious power with large high-resolution screens. Who
says you can’t have it all?
PCG-GRV680/P
Portable multimedia workshop.
Sony recommends Microsoft®Windows®XP.
FEATURES
Sony Exclusive
MULTIMEDIA
DIGITAL EDITING
software package!
World’s first
DVD+/-RW
drive available!
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