Model
PCG-FX290 and PCG-FX290K
ProcessorMobile Intel®Pentium®III processor 1 GHz1featuring
Intel®SpeedStep™technology2
Cache Memory256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed100 MHz
Bus ArchitectureAGP
LCD15.0" SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT
GraphicsIntel®815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB video
SDRAM (shared) and Intel’s Dynamic Video Memory
technology
4 MB Display Cache with 3D buffer
Digital AudioIntel®815EM with 3D surround
MPEGMPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM256 MB SDRAM, expandable to 512 MB
Hard Drive30 GB3fixed
CD-RW/DVD-ROM DriveFixed CD-RW and 8X max. DVD-ROM drive
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
Ethernet10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet
ModemIntegrated V.90 modem
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 Life2.5–3.5 hours with one battery5
5.0–7.0 hours with optional second battery5
PC Card SlotsSupports one or two type II or one type III PC card
CardBus support
Other InterfacesSerial, parallel, VGA monitor, NTSC video out, USB(2),
RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) S400
interface4, mic-in, headphone, port replicator, RJ-45
Ethernet, port replicator
Power Requirements58.5 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power ManagementEnergy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)2.2" X 12.8" X 10.5"
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, floppy
disk drive, power cord, and video cable
Optional AccessoriesAdditional battery (PCGA-BP71 or BP71A)
Network port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Wireless LAN Access Point & PC Card (PCWA-A100)
Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)
ServiceOne year limited Express Service6
Limited WarrantyOne year parts and labor (90 days without registration)7
Telephone SupportHardware: One year7
Software and operating system: 90 days7
INCLUDED SOFTWAREOperating SystemFX290: Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition
FX290K: Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional
Software ApplicationsAdaptec Easy CD Creator
Adobe®Acrobat Reader™
Adobe PhotoDeluxe®Home Edition9
Adobe Premiere®LE9
Apple QuickTime™
Arcsoft®PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro9
Intuit®Quicken®2001
McAfee®VirusScan®9
Microsoft®Word 2000
RealNetworks®RealPlayer®
Sonic Foundry®Sound Forge®XP
Sony DVgate™
Sony Media Bar
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony OpenMG™ Jukebox9
Sony PictureGear™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow™
WinDVD®2000
Online CenterAmerica Online®8
Compuserve®2000 8
EarthLink Network TotalAccess® 8
Netscape Communicator®
Prodigy Internet®8
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
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 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.
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.
©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited.Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear, Handycam,
Movie Shaker, Open MG, 3Max+ and Visual Flow are trademarks of Sony.Intel SpeedStep technology
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. 04/01
SPECIFICATIONS
• Mobile Intel®Pentium®III 1 GHz1processor
featuring Intel®SpeedStep™technology2• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive,and CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive• 15" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) TFT screen• 256 MB RAM (expandable to 512 MB)• 30 GB3hard drive• 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet• AGP-enabled Intel®815EM graphics chip with upto 11 MB video SDRAM (shared) and 3Dgraphics support and Intel’s Dynamic VideoMemory Technology• 4 MB of 133 MHz SDRAM for Display Cache• High-capacity lithium-ion battery, dual batterycapability• i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 interface4supportshigh-speed digital video, audio, and data transfercapabilities among equipped Sony products• NTSC video out• Integrated V.90 modem• Three Programmable Power Keys (PPK) for easyaccess to key applications• Built-in stereo speakers• Offered with Microsoft®Windows®MillenniumEdition (FX290) or Microsoft®Windows®2000Professional (FX290K)• Intel®815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MBvideo SDRAM (shared) and Intel Dynamic VideoMemory technology• Built-in stereo speakersMAX
MAX Screen: 15" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) TFT screen
MAX
MAX Battery: 2X battery life10
MAX
MAX Mobility: Approximately 7 lbs.11 light;
about 2" thinPLUS:
• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive, and CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive• i.LINK®
(IEEE 1394) interface4
• Integrated 10/100Base-T EthernetSony Digital Handycam®camcorder sold separately.
Sony VAIO®All-in-One Notebook
PCG-FX290PCG-FX290KFEATURES
1 GHz and MHz denote microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect
application performance.
2 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
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 contains 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 From date of purchase upon registration.
8 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
9 Available with Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition only.
10Using optional second battery in floppy drive bay.
11With weight saver in floppy drive bay.
Amazing 1 GHz1
processor!