PCG-TR3A

Sony VAIO® TR Notebook

Agile mobile communication

CONVENIENT AGILITY

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION6

Designed for those who are constantly

Built-in camera, microphone and integrated

on the move and whose priority is

802.11b/g wireless LAN, so you can meet

convenience.

face-to-face just about anywhere you can

FEATURES

connect to the internet.

 

Intel® CentrinoTM mobile technology - designed specifically for mobility

Beautiful and sleek design in a 3.11 lbs. light and 1.44” thin body

CD-RW/DVD combo drive and swivel camera integrated

Integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN6 - communicate wirelessly anywhere, anytime

Widescreen XBRITETM 10.6” display creates a new standard of picture quality

Up to 5.5 hours4 of battery life without charging

i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 digital interface3 and Memory Stick PROTM media slot

SPECIFICATIONS

ENJOY MOVIES

Watch DVD movies anywhere with integrated CD-RW/DVD combo drive, amazing long life4 battery, XBRITETM wide screen and Dolby® headphone technology.

Exclusive SonyMULTIMEDIAEDITING DIGITAL package! software

Model

Integrated Wireless LAN6

Photo Software

PCG-TR3A

Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG

Sony Network Smart Capture

Processor

Bus/Interface: mini PCI

Sony PictureGear Studio™

Ultra Low Voltage Intel® Pentium® M processor 1GHz1

Radio frequency band: 2.4GHz (ISM band)

Communication

Cache Memory

Power Requirements

Sony VAIO Media™ Software

L1: 64KByte Integrated On-Die

68 watts maximum + 10% (16V / AC100-240V)

America Online®8

L2: 1M Byte Integrated On-Die

Energy Star® compliant

Virus, Tools, and Support Software

Bus Speed

Advanced power management - APM-ACPI compatible

Norton® Internet Security Center7

400 MHz

Weight

1 GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application

LCD

3.11lbs.with a standard battery

performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

10.6" Wide (1280x768) TFT display with XBRITETM technolo-

Size (H x W x D)

2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may

gy

1.37"-1.44” X 10.6" X 7.4"

vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

Graphics

Supplied Accessories

3 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394

Intel® 855GM Chipset Integrated Graphics 64MB (shared)

Lithium-ion battery, power cord, and AC adapter

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

Memory

Optional Accessories

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

5 From date of purchase.

512 MB DDR SDRAM (512MB x 1), maximum 1024 MB

External USB floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5)

6 Requires compatible wireless access point, some of which require a fee. Sony cannot

Hard Drive

Additional standard battery (PCGA-BP2T)

guarantee the security of wireless communications. Internet connection may require fees.

40 GB2 hard drive

Large capacity battery (PCGA-BP3T)

7 Requires fees for use.

Optical Drive

USB mouse (PCGA-UMS5)

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multi-

Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive

USB mobile mouse (PCGA-UMS3/V, UMS3/S)

tude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is

(Max speeds: CD-R write 24x, CD-RW write 10x, CD Read

Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S)

not manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warran-

24x, DVD-ROM read 8x)

USB keyboard (PCGA-UKB1)

ty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular soft-

ware packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this doc-

Optional Floppy Drive

+

External DVD -RW drive (PCGA-DDRW1)

ument. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible

External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)

Slim carrying case (PCGA-CCB2)

with any combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or

Modem

Large carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)

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

Integrated V.90 modem

Notebook Sport Backpack (PCGA-CCP2)

the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular

Ethernet

Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)

instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface

Notebook protection case (PCGA-CCTR/J, CCTR/L)

without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Preinstalled software may not be identi-

cal to retail versions or have all documentation.

Memory Stick PROTM Media Slot

Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V6)

 

Supports optional Memory Stick PROTM media

Privacy screen (PCGA-FL6)

(c)2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without writ-

Pointing Device / Keyboard

Additional 512MB memory (PCGA-MM512U)

ten permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks

of Sony. DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, XBRITE are trademarks

Electro-Static touch pad

802.11g Wireless LAN router access point (PCWA-AR300)

of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Centrino are trademarks of Intel

QWERTY, 83 keys with 2mm stroke and 17mm pitch

802.11a Wireless LAN router access point (PCWA-A500)

Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Magnify button and Volume buttons

802.11a/b Wireless LAN PC card (PCWA-C700)

RealNetworks, and RealPlayer are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. All other

trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of

Estimated Battery Life4

External Speakers (PCGA-SP1)

the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are

Lithium-ion battery

USB BluetoothTM Adapter (PCGA-BA1/A)

subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

3.0-5.5 hours with standard battery4

Service and Warranty Information

Printed in U.S.A. 01/04

6.0-11.0 hours with large capacity battery4

One year limited Express Service5 (Certain restrictions apply.)

 

PC Card Slots

One year limited parts and labor5

 

1 type I or type II card with CardBus support

Telephone Support5: One year hardware and 90 days soft-

 

Integrated Camera

ware and operating system from purchase date

 

CMOS 370,000 pixels (VGA 640x480)

Operating System

 

MotionJPEG

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

 

Audio

Productivity Software

 

Windows® sound system compatible

Microsoft® Works 7.0

 

Dolby® Headphone & Dolby® Virtual Speaker

Video Software

 

Built-in stereo speakers; monaural mini-jack microphone,

Sony DVgate Plus™

 

Internal microphone

InterVideo® WinDVD® 5 for VAIO® PC (Dolby® Headphone & Dolby®

 

Other Interfaces

Virtual Speaker)

 

RJ-11 modem jack, i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface3, 2 USB2.0,

Music Software

 

RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA output, headphone (stereo), monaural

Sony SonicStage™

 

mini-jack microphone

RealNetworks® Real One Player

 

Sony recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP.

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Sony PCG-TR3A specifications Model Integrated Wireless LAN6 Photo Software, Processor, Communication, Bus Speed, Weight

PCG-TR3A specifications

The Sony PCG-TR3A is a compact and stylish ultraportable laptop that was part of Sony's VAIO series, catering to users who prioritized portability without sacrificing performance. Launched in the early 2000s, the TR3A exemplified the innovative design and cutting-edge technologies that Sony was known for, making it a popular choice among business professionals and casual users alike.

One of the standout features of the PCG-TR3A is its lightweight design, tipping the scales at just around 2.5 pounds. This made it one of the lightest laptops of its time, emphasizing mobility for users who were frequently on the go. The sleek form factor is complemented by a sturdy build quality, featuring a magnesium alloy chassis that provides durability while maintaining a modern aesthetic.

The TR3A is equipped with a 10.6-inch LCD display that offers a resolution of 1024x768 pixels. While modest by today’s standards, this screen size was ideal for portable computing back then, allowing for a good balance between usability and compactness. Its vibrant colors and good viewing angles made it suitable for multimedia tasks, which were becoming increasingly popular.

Powered by Intel's Pentium M processor, the PCG-TR3A was designed to deliver solid performance for everyday computing tasks. Coupled with 512 MB of RAM, the laptop provided a responsive experience, which was especially beneficial for efficiency-focused users. Additionally, the inclusion of a 40 GB hard drive ensured adequate storage capacity for documents and multimedia files.

The TR3A also boasted a range of connectivity options, including USB ports, a FireWire port, and an Ethernet port, allowing for versatile connections to peripherals and networks. Its integrated 802.11b wireless networking capability was particularly noteworthy, providing users with the flexibility to connect to the internet without cumbersome cables.

In terms of multimedia, the laptop was equipped with a DVD-CDRW combo drive, allowing for both reading and writing capabilities on CDs and DVDs. This feature expanded the TR3A's versatility, enabling users to enjoy movies on the go or back up crucial data.

Overall, the Sony PCG-TR3A was a trailblazer in the ultraportable category, combining features, technology, and design that catered to the needs of the users. Its lightweight design, impressive connectivity options, and reliable performance contributed to its reputation as one of the beloved choices for users seeking mobility and functionality in a single package.