Model
PCG-F680
ProcessorMobile Intel®Pentium®III processor 700 MHz1
featuring Intel®SpeedStep™ technology2
Cache Memory256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed100 MHz
Bus ArchitecturePCI/AGP
LCD15.0" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT
GraphicsATI RAGE™MOBILITY graphics chip with
8.0 MB SDRAM with 3D acceleration support
Digital AudioHardware MIDI
Windows®sound system compatible
MPEGMPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive20.0 GB3fixed
DVD-ROM Drive8X max. fixed DVD-ROM drive with
DVD movie playback capability
Floppy Disk DriveRemovable 1.44 MB,
3.5" internal operation
Floppy disk drive bay also supports second
Lithium-Ion battery when floppy drive is removed
ModemIntegrated V.90 56K5modem
Keyboard86 key QWERTY layout
19mm key pitch
3mm stroke
Pointing DeviceElectro-Static touch pad
SpeakerBuilt-in stereo speakers
BatteryLithium-Ion battery
Supports dual battery operation
Battery Life2.0–3.0 hours with one battery6
4.0–6.0 hours with optional second battery6
PC Card SlotsSupports two type II cards or one type III card
CardBus support
InfraredSupports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA standard
Other InterfacesSerial, parallel printer, VGA monitor, PS/2®keyboard/
mouse, NTSC video out, USB(2), RJ-11 phone jack,
i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) S400, mic-in, headphone
Power Requirements49.5 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power ManagementEnergy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)2.1" X 12.8" X 10.3"
Weight7.1 lbs. (with weight saver in floppy drive bay)
7.5 lbs. (with floppy drive in floppy drive bay)
Supplied AccessoriesLithium-Ion battery, AC adapter, weight saver
and video cable
Optional AccessoriesExternal 8X4X24X max. CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRW52)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP71)
Network port replicator (PCGA-PRF1A)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
ServiceOne year limited Express Service7
Limited WarrantyOne year parts and labor (90 days without registration)8
Telephone SupportHardware: One year8
Software and operating system: 90 days8
INCLUDED SOFTWAREOperating SystemMicrosoft®Windows®Millennium Edition
Software ApplicationsAdobe Acrobat®Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe®Home Edition
Adobe Premiere®LE
ArcSoft®PhotoPrinter™2000 Pro
Intuit®Quicken®Basic 2000
McAfee®VirusScan®
Mediamatics DVDExpress®
Microsoft®Word 2000
QuickTime™
RealNetworks RealPlayer®7 Basic
Sonic Foundry Sound Forge®XP
Sony DVgate™
Sony Media Bar™
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony OpenMG™Jukebox
Sony PictureGear™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow
Online CenterAmerica Online® 9
AT&T WorldNet® 9
Compuserve®20009
EarthLink Network TotalAccess® 9
Microsoft®Internet Explorer
Netscape Communicator®
Prodigy Internet® 9
VAIO Support Agent
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
16765 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
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 man-
ufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or repre-
sentation 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 here-
by disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combina-
tion 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 com-
patibility 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
Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.
©2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK and VAIO are registered trademarks and 3MAX+, DVgate,
Media Bar and PictureGear are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks
of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft 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. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 09/00
SPECIFICATIONS
• Mobile Intel®Pentium®III processor 700 MHz1
featuring Intel®SpeedStep™technology2• 64 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)• 20.0 GB3hard drive• 15.0" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery, dual battery capability• 7.1 lbs.** light, 2.1" thin• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive and DVD-ROM drive• i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) S400 interface — supportshigh-speed digital video, audio and data transfercapabilities among equipped Sony products4
• 8X max. DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie playback capability• NTSC video out• Integrated V.90 56K5modem• Three Programmable Power Keys (PPK) foreasy access to key applications such as theInternet and email• ATI RAGE™MOBILITY graphics chip with 8.0 MB SDRAM• Built-in stereo speakersMAX
MAX Screen: 15.0" XGA TFT
MAX
MAX Battery: 2X battery life*
MAX
MAX Mobility: Approximately 7 lbs.** light;
about 2" thinPLUS:
• All-in-one design• i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) interface4Sony Digital Handycam®Camcorder sold separately.
Sony VAIO®All-in-One Notebook
PCG-F680FEATURES
* using optional second batter y in floppy drive bay
**with weight saver in floppy drive bay
1MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application
performance.
2The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
3GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity
may vary.
4i.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.
5Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible transmit power
levels during download transmissions. Actual data speeds will vary depending on line
conditions.
6Estimated battery life. Actual batter y life may var y on usage.
7Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
8From date of purchase upon registration.
9Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.