Sony VGC-RA710G User Manual

Model

VGC-RA710G

HARDWARE

Processor

Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 3.20E

GHz

with Intel®Hyper-Threading

Technology

Cache Memory

1MB Integrated On-Die Level 2

Front Side Bus Speed

800MHz

Standard RAM

512MB PC-3200 400MHz DDR

(expandable to 2.0GB)

Hard Drive

250GB

7200 rpm Ultra ATA/100 Hard

Drive

DVD+RW Double Layer / DVD±RW Drive

Double Layer

(2.4 max. +R write)

DVD±RW

-RW

(8X max. -R write / 4X max. -RW rewrite /

8X max. -R/-RW read)

+RW

(8X max. +R write / 4X max. +RW rewrite /

8X max. +R/+RW read)

CD-RW

(40X max. -R write / 24X max. rewrite /

40X max. -R read / 32X max. -RW read)

DVD-ROM Drive

16X max. DVD-ROM Read / 40X max.

CD-ROM read

Floppy Disk Drive

3.5” 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive

Video & Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce FX5200 w/TV-Out 128MB Video Memory (128-bit DDR) TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-Out (DVI

output: 1280x1024x60Hz max.)

8X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware

Acceleration

Giga Pocket™ MPEG2 Realtime

Encoder/Decoder board with TV Tuner

Audio

Integrated AC’97

Ethernet

10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet

(RJ-45)

Modem

V.90 compatible data/fax modem

Expansion Slots

One 8x AGP (occupied by Graphics

Card)

Three PCI (none available)

Multi-Media Card Reader (Memory Stick

™

, Compact Flash™Type I and

Type II, IBM Micro Drive

™

)

Expansion Bays

Two 5.25” Half-Height (occupied) One External 3.5” (occupied) Two Internal 3.5” (one occupied)

Port Connections

Seven USB 2.0 (three front/four rear) Two PS/2

(Mouse/Keyboard)

One VGA/DVI Monitor Port / TV-Out

Port

One S/PDIF Out / One Parallel Port /

One Line In

One 6pin i.LINK Port (rear)/ One 4pin

(front) One Headphone / One Microphone S-Video: Two Inputs (front and rear) Composite Video / Audio Inputs

(front and rear) Coaxial Input (VHF/UHF)

Supplied Accessories

Speakers (Stereo) w/Subwoofer IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR

Blaster VAIO

Keyboard / PS/2®Optical

Mouse

Power Requirements

364.7 watts max. / 100-120V ~4.7A

(50/60Hz)

Power Management

ACPI 1.0 Compliant

Dimensions (CPU)

7.4”(W) x 15.6”(H) x 15.3”(D)

Weight (CPU)

34.172 lbs.

PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE

Sony Original Software

Click to DVD

™

- DVD Creation

SonicStage

™

Mastering Studio - Audio

Mastering & Remastering

PictureGear Studio

™

- Digital Photo

DVgate Plus

™

- Digital Video

SonicStage

™

- Digital Music

VAIO Media

™

- Network File Sharing

SOFTWARE

Operating System

Microsoft

Windows®Media Center

Edition 2004

VAIO

recommends Microsoft

Windows®XP

Other Software Applications

Adobe

Premiere®LE

Adobe

Photoshop Elements®2.0

Microsoft

Works®7.0 -

Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact Management, and Database

Microsoft®Office®2003 60-Day

Student/Teacher Edition Trial

Intuit Quicken

2004

New User Edition

InterVideo®WinDVD

MoodLogic®2.7 Trial

Anti-Virus & Recovery Software

Norton

Internet Security™ 90 Day

Subscription

VAIO®Recovery Wizard VAIO

Support Agent

Online Center

America Online

90 Day Trial

SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

Service

One Year Limited Express Repair

Service

Limited Warranty

One Year Parts and Labor

Telephone Support

Hardware: One Year Software and Operating System:

90 Days

On-line and Email Support

Free support available from

http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

3. New users only. Terms and condi-

tions apply.

4. Limited duration trial edition.

5. DVD Media/Formats are not uni-

versally compatible.

6. 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.

7. Certain restrictions apply. For a copy

of Sony’s warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call tollfree 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL

33913.

8. Type of repair service provided is

solely at Sony’s discretion. Not all types of repair service offered on all models.

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 non-Sony 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 Desktop Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.

©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, PictureGear Studio, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, Like No Other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Realone is a trademark 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. Weights and measurements are approximate.

Printed in U.S.A. 7/04

Sony Electronics Inc. For more information:

1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)

Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio

Double Layer DVD creation - You’re a Pro now

Featuring advanced DVD+R Double Layer 8.5GB recording capacity. With the ability to store up to 4 hours of high quality MPEG-2 video combined with VAIO’s

Click to DVD™ creation software, you become the pro. Borrowing technology from Sony’s professional systems, the best tools of the trade are in your hands.

Television at your Fingertips

Take control of your television with the personal video recorder functionality powered by Sony Giga Pocket™ Engine TV Tuner / MPEG2 encoder and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004. Watch, record, burn to DVD - you have the power.

The Advantage in the Solutions

The Sony VAIO®R Series delivers the high quality video, music, and digital imaging solutions you demand. Create your own professional quality DVDs. Master your own audio recordings or remaster older tapes or records. Watch & record television on your schedule.

Liquid Cooled. Just Plain Cool

Higher specs and demanding applications mean hotter running temperatures - but Sony’s

advanced liquid cooling system handles heat with ease. A unique liquid flow heat pipe draws heat away from the processor with a side benefit of eliminating a noisy CPU fan. Air intake from middle section maximizes air flow while minimizing noise.

The Sony VAIO

R Series exemplifies cutting edge design and superior performance. A sleek black chassis with a revolutionary liquid heat pipe cooling system. Spectacular acoustic presence and breakneck performance. Topped off with loads of expansion headroom to take your VAIO®PC experience wherever your passion leads you.

High Performance, Cool Running.

Desktop

VGC-RA710G

Sony recommends Microsoft®Windows

XP Professional

i.LINK

(IEEE 1394)

Sony VAIO®R Series