Sony VGN-B100P User Manual

Model

VGN-B100/B100P CTO

HARDWARE

Processor (Configurable)

Intel®Pentium®M Processor 755

(2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)

Intel

Pentium®M Processor 745

(1.80GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)

Intel

Pentium®M Processor 735

(1.70GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)

Intel

Pentium®M Processor 725

(1.60GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)

Intel

Pentium®M Processor 715

(1.50GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)

Intel

Celeron® M Processor 350

(1.30GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)

Front Side Bus

400MHz

Chipset

Intel

855GME

Integrated Wireless LAN (Configurable)

Intel®PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network

Connection (802.11b/g) or none

LCD (Configurable)

14.1” SXGA+(1400x1050) or

14.1” XGA(1024x768)

Hard Drive (Configurable)

30GB (4200rpm), 40GB(4200rpm), 60GB (4200rpm),80GB (4200rpm), 100GB (4200rpm)

Memory (Configurable)

256MB

(256MB x 1/DDR 333),

512MB

(512MB x 1/DDR 333),

1GB

(512MB x 2/DDR 333),

1.5GB (512MB x 1/DDR 333 and

1GB x 1/DDR 333)

(Expandable to 1.2GB or 1.5GB - On-board

memory configured at time of purchase)

Graphics

Intel

855GME Chipset Integrated

Graphics

64MB (shared with Main Memory)

Graphics Interface

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Optical Drive (Configurable)

DDVVDD±±RRWW//CCDD--RRWW

+RW

DVD+R Write (8x MAX), DVD+RW Write (4x MAX)

-RW

DVD-R Write (8x MAX), DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)

CD-RW

CD-R Write (24x MAX), CD-RW Write (10x MAX)

CCDD--RRWW//DDVVDD--RROOMM CCoommbboo DDrriivvee

CD-R Write (24x MAX), CD-RW Write (24x MAX) DVD Read (8.3x MAX)

DDVVDD--RROOMM//CCDD--RROOMM

CD Read (25.8x MAX), DVD Read (8.3x MAX)

Modem

Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface

Ethernet

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with

RJ-45 interface

Audio

Windows

sound system compatible,

Built-in stereo speakers

Audio Interface

Monaural mini microphone jack,

Headphone jack

Memory Stick

Media Slot

Supports optional Memory Stick and

Memory Stick DUO™ media

PC Card Slots

One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot

with CardBus support

Other Interfaces

i.LINK

connector(IEEE 1394)6, 2 USB

2.0 ports, port replicator connector

Pointing Device

Electro-Static touch pad

Keyboard

QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke

and 19.05mm pitch

Action Buttons

Power On, S1, S2 (programmable),

Wireless LAN On/Off

Power Requirements

68W+10%

Battery

Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2V)

Estimated Battery Life

Standard Battery: 1.5-5.0

hours for

Intel Pentium Processor.

Standard Battery: 1.5-2.5

hours for

Intel Celeron Processor

Weight

5.11 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)

Size (W x H x D)

12.6” x 1.14”-1.7” x 10.1”

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (PCGABP2V), Power cord & AC adapter (VGP-AC16V8)

Optional Accessories

Additional Battery (PCGA-BP2V) Double Capacity Battery (PCGA-BP4V)

Port Replicator (VGP-PRB1) AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V8)

802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Router Access Point (PCWA-AR800)

802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C800S)

802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Ethernet Converter (PCWA-DE80)

Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11A) USB Bluetooth®Adapter (PCGA-BA2) Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S) USB Mobile Mouse- Black (PCGA-UMS3/B) USB Mobile Mouse- Silver (PCGA-UMS3/S) USB Optical VAIO Mouse (PCGA-UMS5) Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10) Privacy Filter (VGP-FL9) 60GB External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)

External DVD±RW Drive (PCGA-DDRW2)

External Floppy Disk Drive(PCGA-UFD5) Large Carrying Case (PCGA-CCGX) Notebook Backpack (PCGA-CCP3 series)

SOFTWARE

Operating System (Configurable)

Microsoft

Windows

XP Home Edition (VGN-B100 CTO) Microsoft

Windows

XP Professional (VGN-B100P CTO)

VAIO

Professional Software

Bundle

Adobe

Acrobat®Reader

InterVideo

WinDVD

Sonic RecordNow!®7(DVD±RW only)

Anti-Virus & Recovery Software

Norton

Internet Security™ 90-Day

Subscription -

Norton AntiVirus™, Norton™ Personal Firewall, Norton™ Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam™, Norton™ Parental Control

Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software Sony VAIO Help and Support software Sony VAIO Update

Optional Software

Sony Click to DVD™ software

(DVD±RW Models only)

Sony SonicStage®2.1 software Sony VAIO Media™ software Sony DVGate Plus™ software Sony Picture Gear Studio™ software Sony SonicStage®Mastering Studio

software with MP3 encoder

Microsoft®Works 8.0 - Word Processing,

Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact Management and Database

Microsoft®Office 2003 (Basic, Small

Business, or Professional Edition) Adobe®Photoshop®Elements Adobe®Photoshop®Album Starter Edition Adobe®Premiere®(Standard or

Professional Edition)

Internet Services

AOL Online™ 90-day Trial

SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

Limited Warranty

1 Year Limited Warranty

Telephone Support

1 year toll-free technical telephone

assistance, available 24-hours, 7days-a-week

On-line and Email Support

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. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet connection may require fees.

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.

6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to desig nate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage and configuration options selected.

8. New users only. Terms and conditions apply.

9. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-4766972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

10. For certain third party software applications,

Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.

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 operate 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 options 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. 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.

©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, Picture Gear Studio, Like No Other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 8/04

Mobility. Connectivity. Designed for Business.

Notebook

VGN -B100/B100P CTO Series

The Sony®VAIO®B Series Business Notebook is designed with the business user in mind. Mobility, connectivity and productivity features help you get the most out of your workday. Generous keyboard and display mean you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for mobility and performance. Sophisticated design lets the world know that you mean business.

Portable Multitasking Center

Do business presentations without a projector on your

14.1” display. Side-by-side layout view. Powerful desktop replacement solution, yet still mobile.

Intel®Centrino™Mobile Technology

Intel®Centrino™Mobile Technology runs cool and quiet, while keeping the profile slim and light, with enhanced performance and battery life

. A remarkable blend of full-size power and portability. Wireless capabilities let you connect wire free around your home or on the road

. (Not available on all models.)

Smart Display Sensor Technology

No more meeting delays due to fumbling with your PC’s Control Panel. Smart Display Sensor allows you to automatically adjust to an optimized resolution when plugging into a compatible external projector or display.

Integrated Optical Drive

Efficient media storage with choice of DVD-ROM, DVDROM/CD-RW or DVD±RW/ CD-RW drive. Burn presentations and professional quality multimedia disks. Playback presentations on your notebook

Sony recommends Microsoft®Windows

XP Professional