General, Hardware, Processor, Memory, Audio

VGN-FE550G

VAIO® FE Series Notebook PC

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Portable

Action Buttons: S1, S2 (programmable), Volume and Mute

Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

Hardware

Docking Station: Docking station connector

Camera: Built-in Camera and Microphone5

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300

Speed: 1.66GHz1

Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz

L2 Cache: 2MB

Technology: Intel® Dual Core/Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology

Memory

Type: DDR2

Installed: 1GB (PC2-4200)

Maximum: 2GB

Speed: 533MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 100GB2

Speed: 5400rpm

Interface: Serial ATA

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 4x (max.)4

DVD+R Write: 8x (max.)4

DVD+RW Write: 8x (max.)4

DVD-R Write: 8x (max.)4

DVD-RW Write: 6x (max.)4

CD-R Write: 24x (max.)

CD-RW Write: 16x (max.)

CD Read: 24x (max.)

DVD Read: 8x (max.)4

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick Duo™ media with MagicGate™ functionality, ExpressCard™ /34 Slot, PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support

Audio

Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD

Screen Size: 15.4” 11

Resolution: 1280 x 800

XBRITE HiColor™ Technology: Yes

Graphics

Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Video RAM: 224MB [Dynamically Allocated Shared (RAM/Video) Memory]

Chipset: Intel® 945GM

Interface: VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack: 1

i.LINK® Interface: 1(4-pin)6

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1

Microphone Input: 1

S-Video Output(s): 1

USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)

VGA Output(s): 1

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX

Modem Type: Integrated V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)3

Power

Battery Type: Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2B)

Estimated Battery Life: 2.0-4.0 hours7 (Standard Battery)

Power Requirements: 110W+10%

Software

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2

Internet Services: America Online® 180-Day Trial - New Users Only

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Norton® Internet

Security™ 60-Day Subscription, TrendMicro™ Anti- Spyware 30-Day Trial, VAIO® Security Center, VAIO® Update software, VAIO® Recovery Wizard software, VAIO® Support Central

Supplied Software: Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition, Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade), InterVideo® WinDVD®, Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 200310 (Student/Teacher Edition), Roxio® DigitalMedia SE

Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® - DVD

Creation, DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video, SonicStage® Mastering Studio - Audio Mastering and Remastering, SonicStage® - Digital Music, VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing, Image Converter - PSP Transfer, 60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®, 60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service8

Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/79

Online and Email Support: Support available from

http://www.esupport.sony.com

Dimensions

Weight: 6.17 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)

Measurements: 14.41” (W) x 1.02” -1.39” (H) x 10.81” (D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2B) AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20) Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Multi Function Docking Station (VGP-PRFE1)

Multi Function Bay Drive, 4 USB 2.0, GB Ethernet, DVI-D, VGA out, RCA Video out, S-Video out and Kensington lock

DVD R Double Layer/DVD±RW Drive4 Bay Unit (VGP- DRWBX1)

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Bay Unit (VGP-CRWBX1) 80GB2 HDD Bay Unit (VGP-HDBX08A)

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C) Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA) 512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M) Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)

Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50) Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)

Color: White

UPC Code: 027242690219

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally 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.

5.Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.

7.Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.

8.When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not be available in all locations.

9.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.

10.The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use options and operations.

11.Viewable area measured diagonally.

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.

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. Pre- installed 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.

©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE HiColor, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Last Updated: 01/12/2006