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Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
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 representa-
tions 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 soft-
ware in each and every particular instance. Some pre-installed software titles may not include full doc-
umentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.
©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory
Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, 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.
Wordperfect, QuatroPro, CorelCENTRAL, and Corel Presentations are trademarks of Corel
Corporation. 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. 1/03
SPECIFICATIONS
!
All-in-One Design - Slim, Sleek, and Sophisticated
!
15.3” LCD Wide Aspect with built in Stereo Speakers
!
CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive - Create Your Own CDs!
!
High Speed Network Ready - 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet port
!
2 PCMCIA Type-II Card Slots for expansion capability
!
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) Interface and USB 2.0 Connectors
1
Sony VAIO
®
W Series PC
PCV
PCV
-
-
W
W
20
20
SONY VAIO
®
PCV-W20
i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394)
Video Audio Integrated Operation
MODEL
PCV-W20
D
ISPLAY
15.3” LCD Wide Aspect Ratio
WXGA (1280x768)
P
ROCESSOR
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 1.80GHz
†
CACHE MEMORY
512KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
F
RONT SIDE BUS SPEED
400MHz
S
TANDARD RAM
512MB PC-2100 DDR (expandable to 1 GB)
H
ARD DRIVE
60GB
††
Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
CD-RW / DVD-ROM C
OMBO DRIVE
CD-RW
(16X max. write /10X max. rewrite / 24X
max. read)
DVD-ROM (
8X max. DVD-ROM Read)
V
IDEO & GRAPHICS
SIS650 Integrated Graphics
32MB Shared Graphics Memory)
E
THERNET
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
M
ODEM
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
E
XPANSION SLOTS
Two PCMCIA Type-II Card Slots
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot
P
ORT CONNECTORS
3 USB 2.0 (One Used for Mouse)
One Line In
Two 4pin i.LINK
™
One Headphone / One Microphone
S
UPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Speakers (Stereo) (Built-in)
VAIO Keyboard (Built-in)
USB Optical Wheel Mouse
P
OWER REQUIREMENTS
100-120V -3A (50/60Hz)
P
OWER MANAGEMENT
ACPI 1.0 Compliant
D
IMENSIONS (UNIT)
Keyboard Open 19.17” (W) x 10.28” (H) x
13.15” (D)
Keyboard Closed 19.17” (W) x 10.95” (H) x
7.52” (D)
W
EIGHT (UNIT)
20.95 lb
P
RE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE:
S
ONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE
PictureGear Studio
TM
- Digital Photo
DVgate
™
- Digital Video
SonicStage
™
- Music
MovieShaker
™
- Digital Video
Network Smart Capture
- Video Webcast
VAIO Media
TM
- Network File Sharing
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home Edition
Sony PCs use Genuine Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Operating Systems
www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell
OTHER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Microsoft
®
Works
®
7.0
Microsoft
®
Age of Empires
®
2.0
Intuit Quicken
®
2003
2
MoodLogic
®
2.5
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Elements Trial Edition*
Microsoft
®
Money
®
2003
3
Microsoft
®
Encarta
®
Online
4
Adobe
®
Acrobat
®
Reader
®
Apple QuickTime
®
Microsoft
®
Outlook
®
Express
RealNetworks
®
RealOne
TM
Player
A
NTI-VIRUS & RECOVERY SOFTWARE
McAfee
®
SecutrityCenter
TM*3
Sony Application Recovery CD(s)
Sony System Recovery CD(s)
O
NLINE CENTER
VAIO Support Agent
America Online
®**
EarthLink TotalAccess
™**
SERVICE
One Year Limited Express Repair Service (upon
registration; 90 days without registration)
*
LIMITED WARRANTY
One Year Parts and Labor (upon registration; 90
days without registration)
*
TELEPHONE SUPPORT
Hardware: One Year
Software and Operating System: 90 Days
† GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application per-
formance.
†† GB means one billion bytes when referring to Hard Drive capacity. Accessible capacity may
vary.
* Certain restrictions apply.
** Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
*** DVD compatibility is not universal.
1 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.
2 Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade.
3 Certain Features are time limited.
4 Limited duration trial subscription to Microsoft’s current online version. Internet access
required; additional fees (including telephone/long distance charges) may also apply.
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