Sony PCG-XG29 User Manual

Model

PCG-XG29

Processor

Intel®Pentium®III processor 750 MHz

featuring Intel®SpeedStep™ technology

Cache Memory

256 KB integrated on-die level 2

Bus Speed

100 MHz

Bus Architecture

PCI

LCD

14.1 XGA TFT

Graphics

AGP-enabled NeoMagic®MagicMedia™ 256XL+

with 6.0 MB SGRAM, AGP, 3D graphics support, 128-bit accelerator and MPEG playback acceleration

Digital Audio

Hardware MIDI Windows

sound system compatible

3D surround

MPEG

MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video Supports full screen playback

Standard RAM

128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB

Hard Drive

18.1 GB4fixed

DVD-ROM Drive

8X max. removable DVD-ROM drive with

DVD movie playback capability

Floppy Disk Drive

Removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" Internal or external operation

Hot-swappable multi-bay

Supports the following accessories:

• DVD-ROM drive (included)

• Floppy drive (included)

• CD-RW drive (optional)

• Additional hard drive (optional)

• Additional battery (optional)

Modem

Integrated V.90 56K6modem

Keyboard

Stainless steel keyboard mechanism with

reflective lettering 86 key QWERTY layout 19mm key pitch 3mm stroke

Pointing Device

Static touch pad with scrolling function

Speaker

Built-in stereo speakers

Microphone

Built-in (mono)

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

PC Card Slots

Supports two type II cards or one type III card CardBus support

Infrared

Supports 4 Mbps , 1.1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA standard

Other Interfaces

VGA monitor, USB, RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface, parallel (on floppy drive cable), mic-in, headphone

Power Requirements

49.5 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)

Power Management

Energy Star compliant Advanced power management - ACPI compatible

Size (H x W x D)

1.75" X 12.1" X 10.3"

Weight

6.1 lbs. (with weight saver in multi-bay)

6.7 lbs. (with floppy drive in multi-bay)

Supplied Accessories

Lithium-Ion battery, DVD-ROM drive, floppy drive,

AC adapter, and weight saver

Optional Accessories

CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRWX1/A) 10 GB hard drive (PCGA-HDX10) XG Dock (PCGA-PSX1) Additional battery (PCGA-BP71) USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A) Additional AC adapter (PCGA-ACX1)

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

INCLUDED SOFTWARE Operating System

Microsoft®Windows®98 Second Edition

Software Applications

Adobe Acrobat®Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe

Home Edition

Adobe Premiere

ArcSoft

PhotoPrinter™2000 Pro

Intuit

Quicken®Basic 2000

McAfee

VirusScan

Mediamatics DVDExpress

Microsoft®Word 2000 Sonic Foundry

Sound Forge®XP Sony BatteryScope Sony DVgate

™

Sony Media Bar

™

Sony MovieShaker

™

Sony PictureGear

™

Sony PowerPanel Sony Smart Capture Sony Smart Connect Sony Smart Label Sony Smart Pad Sony Smart Publisher Sony Smart Write Symantec

WinFax™Basic Edition

Online Center

America Online

® 10

QuickTime

™

AT&T WorldNet

® 10

Compuserve®2000

EarthLink Network TotalAccess

® 10

Microsoft®Internet Explorer for Windows®98 Netscape Communicator

Prodigy Internet

® 10

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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 pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.

©2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK and VAIO are registered trademarks and DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium, and SpeedStep are 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. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

Printed in U.S.A. 04/00

SPECIFICATIONS

• Hot-swappable multi-bay for CD-RW1, DVD-ROM, floppy, additional hard drive

or additional battery

• Intel®Pentium®III processor 750 MHz2featuring Intel

SpeedStep™technology

• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)

• 18.1 GB

hard drive

• About 6 lbs.

light, 1.75" thin

• 14.1" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen

• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery, dual battery capability

• i.LINK

(IEEE 1394) S400 interface — supports high-speed digital video, audio and data transfer capabilities

• 8X max. DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie playback capability

• Integrated V.90 56K

modem

• AGP enabled 256-bit graphics chip with 3D graphics support

• 6 MB SGRAM

• Sony original programmable Jog Dial™ control

• Built-in stereo speakers

Sony VAIO®XG-Series Notebook

PCG-XG29

FEATURES

• Hot-swappable multi-bay

• Intel®Pentium®III processor 750 MHz

featuring Intel®SpeedStep™technology

• 128 MB SDRAM/18.1 GB

hard drive

• About 6 lbs.5light, 1.75" thin

1 Optional. 2 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application

performance. 3 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power. 4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity

may vary. 5 With weight saver in multi-bay. 6 Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible transmit power

levels during download transmissions. Actual data speeds will vary depending on line

conditions. 7 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage. 8 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service. 9 From date of purchase upon registration. 10 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.