Sony pcg-r505gc Specification Guide

Model
PCG-R505GC Series 
Processor
Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 1.20GHz

1

-M

supports enhanced Intel

®

SpeedStep™ technology

2

Cache Memory
32KB integrated on-die level 1
512KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
133 MHz
LCD
12.1” XGA (1024x768) TFT display
Graphics
Intel

®

830MG graphic chip with up to 32MB Video SDRAM utiliz-

ing Intel

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Dynamic Video Memory technology 

(Expandable to 48 MB if main memory is upgraded)
Standard RAM 

(Varies by model)

256MB SDRAM or 512MB SDRAM 
Maximum RAM

(Varies by model)

512MB SDRAM
Open Slot 

(Varies by model)

1 or 0: SO-DIMM 
Hard Drive 

(Varies by model)

30 GB

3 

, 40 GB

3 ,

or 60 GB

3  

hard drive

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
CD-RW/DVD combo drive on SlimDock™ docking station
(CD-R 16x; CD-RW 10x; CD 24x; DVD-read 8x)
Floppy Drive
1.44 MB, 3.5" floppy drive on SlimDock™ docking station
Memory Stick

®

Supports optional Memory Stick

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or MagicGate™ Memory Stick

®

media
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Pointing Device
Center Jog Dial™ control 
Electro-Static touch pad
Estimated Battery Life

Lithium-ion battery
2.0-4.5 hours with standard battery

5

PC Card Slots
Supports one type II card
CardBus support
Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11b 
Bus/Interface: mini PCI
Radio frequency band: 2.4GHz (ISM band)
Audio
Windows

®

sound system compatible with 3D surround 

Built-in stereo speakers; microphone jack
Other Interfaces
i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) interface

4

, 2 USB, RJ-11 modem jack, RJ-45

Ethernet, Memory Stick

®

media slot, VGA output, headphone

(stereo), mic-in, DC-in
Power Requirements
80 watts maximum (19.5V / AC100-240V)
Energy Star

®

compliant

Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.16”-1.33" X 11.0" X 9.4"
Weight
4.37 lbs. with standard battery 
6.75 lbs. with docking station
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, power cord, AC adapter, 
and SlimDock™ docking station
Optional Accessories
Additional standard battery (PCGA-BP2R)
Double capacity battery (PCGA-BP4R)
Additional SlimDock™ docking station (PCGA-DSM5)
External i.LINK

®

CD-RW/DVD combo drive (PCGA-CRWD2)

USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Large carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCR5)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Neoprene notebook & AC adapter cases (PCGA-CCN2)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
External speakers (PCGA-SP1)
802.11b Wireless LAN Pro access point (PCWA-A200)
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)
Service and Warranty Information
One year limited Express Service

6,9

One year limited parts and labor

9

Telephone Support: One year hardware and 90 days software
and operating system from purchase date
Included Operating System 

(Varies by model)

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Home Edition,

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP Professiona, or

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional 

Home and Business Software
Quicken

®

2002 New User Edition

12

Microsoft

®

Word 2002

10

Movie Software
Sony DVgate™
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony Pico Player™
InterVideo WinDVD™ 2000
Music Software
Sony SonicStage™
Screenblast™ ACID™

13

Screenblast™ Sound Forge

13

RealNetworks

®

Real One

Photo Software
Adobe Photoshop

®

Elements Trial Version

11

Sony Network Smart Capture
Sony PictureGear Studio

Home AV Network Software
Sony VAIO Media

13

Online Center
America Online

® 11

Virus, Tools, and Support Software
Skydesk Smartclone™ 90 Day Trial Version

11

Trend Micro PC-Cillin

®,   

90 Day Trial Version

11

VAIO Support Agent

1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may

affect application performance.

2 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.

Accessible capacity may vary.

4 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product con-

tains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may
not communicate with each other.

5 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
6 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7 Camcorder and i.LINK cable sold separately.
8 Wireless LAN access point sold separately.
9 From date of purchase with registration.
10 Certain Microsoft software product(s) included with this computer may use

technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL
NOT BE ABLE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COM-
PLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product acti-
vation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during
launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software prod-
uct or reconfigurations of this computer, and may be completed by Internet
or telephone (toll charges may apply).

11 Requires fees for use.
12 Existing users may be required to pay upgrade fee.
13 Available on Windows XP Home Edition only 

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 hard-
ware 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 author-
ized 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 dis-
play. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all docu-
mentation.  Sony can not fully guarantee the security of wireless communication. 
(c)2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and Memory Stick are
registered trademarks of Sony. DVgate, Jog Dial, PictureGear, MagicGate,
MovieShaker, and Pico Player are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are reg-
istered 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
measurements are approximate. Printed in U.S.A. 07/02

• Mobile Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 1.20GHz

1 

- M

• 12.1” XGA TFT screen in slim and stylish magnesium-alloy body
• Integrated 802.11b wireless LAN - stay connected!
• SlimDock

™

docking station with CD-RW/DVD combo drive included!

• i.LINK

® 

(IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface

4

supports high-speed digital video, audio, and data

transfer capabilities among equipped Sony products

Sony VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro

TM

Series Notebook

SPECIFICATIONS

® 

®

TRUE MOBILITY
Integrated 802.11b wireless, ultra thin and light
design, and impressive battery life let you stay
connected longer away from your desk.

TOTAL FLEXIBILITY
With included SlimDock

™

®

® 

FEATURES

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