
PCG-V505DC2 BTO
Description
VAIO® V505 series notebook BTO
MSRP/SPPG High: $2749.99
SPPG Low: $1649.99
Weight: 4.39 lbs.with standard battery
Dimensions: 1.32"-1.38"h x 10.9"w x 9.54"d with standard battery
Specification Hardware
Processor (Configurable) --- Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.20GHz-M or 2.40GHz-M (1)
Cache Memory --- L1: 64KByte Integrated On-Die, L2: 1M Byte Integrated On-Die
Bus Speed --- 400 MHz
LCD --- 12.1" XGA (1024 x768) TFT display
Graphics --- ATI® MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 16 MB video DDR SGRAM, Dual display support
Memory (configurable) --- 256 MB (256 x 1) DDR SDRAM, 512 MB (256 x 2) DDR SDRAM, 512 MB (512 x 1)
DDR SDRAM, or 1024 MB (512 x 2) DDR SDRAM, expandable to 1GB
Hard Drive (Configurable) --- 40, or 60 GB hard drive(2)(13)
Optical Drive --- Internal CD-RW / DVD Combo drive (CD-ROM read 24x max; CD-RW read 12x max; CD-R
write 16x max;CD-RW write 10x max; DVD-ROM read 8x max)
Optional Floppy Drive --- External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Slot(12) --- Supports optional Memory Stick PRO™ media
Modem --- Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet --- 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Integrated Wireless LAN(6) Available (Configurable) --- IEEE 802.11g, Bus/Interface: mini PCI
Supplied Battery (Configurable) --- Standard battery (PCGA-BP2V) or Double capacity battery (PCGA-BP4V)
Pointing Device --- Electro-Static touch pad
Estimated Battery Life(5) --- Lithium-ion battery, 1.5-3.5 hours with standard battery (PCGA-BP2V)
PC Card Slots --- 1 type I/type II card, CardBus support
Audio --- Windows® sound system compatible, Built-in stereo speakers; monoral mini-jack microphone
Other Interfaces --- i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface(3), 2 USB 2.0, RJ-11 modem jack, RJ-45 Ethernet,
Memory Stick® media slot(12), VGA output, headphone (stereo), monaural mini-jack microphone, port replicator
connector
output, RJ-45 Ethernet, docking connector
Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
apply.), One year limited hardware parts and labor(5), Telephone Support(5): One year hardware and 90 days
software and operating system from purchase date
Specification Software
Professional or Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional
Optional Port Replicator (PCGA-PRV1) --- 3 USB 2.0 (When using with V505 notebook), printer, DVI-D,VGA
Power Requirements --- 68 watts maximum +10% (16V / AC100-240V), Energy Star(SM) compliant,
Service and Warranty Information --- One year limited hardware Express Service(5) (Certain restrictions
Operating System (Configurable) --- Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, Microsoft® Windows® XP
Productivity Software --- Microsoft Money 2004 Standard(8)
Productivity Software --- Microsoft® Works
Productivity Software --- Microsoft® Encarta® Online(9)
Video Software --- Sony DVgate™ plus
Video Software --- InterVideo® WinDVD® 4 for VAIO® PC
Music Software --- Sony SonicStage™
Music Software --- RealNetworks® RealOne™ Player
Photo Software --- Sony PictureGear Studio™
Photo Software --- Sony Network Smart Capture
Communication --- VAIO Media™ software
Communication --- Microsoft® MSN® 8(7)
Communication --- America Online®(7)
Gaming --- Microsoft® Age of Empires®: II(14)
Virus, Tools, and Support Software --- Norton Internet Security Center™ Trial(7)
Virus, Tools, and Support Software --- VAIO Support Agent
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-BP2V or BP4V), power cord and AC adapter
Optional Accessories
Port replicator (PCGA-PRV1)
External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5)

Additional battery (PCGA-BP2V)
Double capacity battery (PCGA-BP4V)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
USB mobile mouse (PCGA-UMS3/V, UMS3/S)
Large carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCR5)
Neoprene Notebook & Adapter Case (PCGA-CCN2)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V6)
Notebook Backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Notebook Sport Backpack (PCGA-CCP2)
802.11g Wireless LAN router access point (PCWA-AR300)
802.11a Wireless LAN router access point (PCWA-A500)
802.11a Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C500)
USB Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11)
External Speakers (PCGA-SP1)
External DVD+- RW / CD-RW drive(11) (PCGA-DDRW1)
USB Bluetooth™ adapter (PCGA-BA1/A)
Other Model Information
Only 1.32” - 1.38” thin, 4.39 lbs with integrated CD-RW/DVD drive
Memory Stick PRO™ media slot allows you to tie together so many aspects of the digital world!(12)
Optional double capacity battery available for traveling
Footnotes
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. Access ible 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 connector may not communicate with each other.
4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 From date of purchase.
6 Wireless LAN access point sold separately. Sony cannot fully 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 version. 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.
12 Supports Memory Stick Pro high-capacity media, but does not support high-speed media capability.
13 5GB of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition
14 Content may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older. May contain violent content, mild or strong
language, and/or suggestive themes
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.
Bus/Interface: mini PCI apply.) 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 docu mentation.
(c)2003 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission
is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, VAIO
, DVgate, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media and SonicStage are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and
SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MSN, Encarta, Age of Empires are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Corporation.
RealOne is 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 m easurements are
approximate. Built-in stereo spea kers; monoral mini-jack microphone Video Software Printed in U.S.A. 08/03.