Model
PCG-Z505JSK
ProcessorIntel®Pentium®III processor 650 MHz1
featuring Intel®SpeedStep™ technology2
Cache Memory256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed100 MHz
Bus ArchitecturePCI
LCD12.1" XGA TFT
GraphicsNeoMagic®MagicMedia™ 256XL+ with
6.0 MB SGRAM, AGP, 3D graphics support,
128-bit accelerator and MPEG playback acceleration
Digital AudioHardware MIDI
Windows®sound system compatible
3D surround
MPEGMPEG1 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive12.0 GB3fixed
Floppy Disk DriveExternal USB 1.44 MB, 3.5"
ModemIntegrated V.90 56K4modem
Keyboard83 key QWERTY layout
Approx. 18mm key pitch
2mm stroke
Pointing DeviceStatic touch pad with scrolling function
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakers
MicrophoneBuilt-in (mono)
BatteryLithium-Ion battery
Supports standard Lithium-Ion battery (supplied) or
triple-capacity Lithium-Ion battery (optional)
Battery Life1.0–2.0 hours (with supplied standard battery)5
4.0–6.0 hours (with triple-capacity battery)5
PC Card SlotsSupports one type II card
CardBus support
InfraredSupports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps, and 115 kbps IrDA standard
Other InterfacesOn main unit: USB (2), i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) S400,
audio in, headphone out, RJ-11 phone jack,
Memory Stick, RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet
On port replicator (supplied): Parallel, serial,
VGA output, i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) S400, USB
Power Requirements65 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power ManagementEnergy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size1.15" X 10.8" X 8.9" (H x W x D)
Weight3.75 lbs. (with standard battery)
Supplied AccessoriesExternal USB floppy disk drive, standard Lithium-Ion
battery, AC adapter, port replicator
Optional AccessoriesExternal 8X max. DVD-ROM drive (PCGA-DVD51)
External 4X4X20X max. CD-RW drive
(PCGA-CDRW51/A)
External 16X max. CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51/A)
Additional standard battery (PCGA-BPZ51)
Triple-capacity battery (PCGA-BPZ52)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Monitor adapter (PCGA-DA5)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-ACX1)
Additional port replicator (PCGA-UPR5)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCZ5)
Memory Stick media: 4 MB (MSA-4A), 8 MB (MSA-8A),
16 MB (MSA-16A), 32 MB (MSA-32A), 64 MB (MSA-64A)
Additional floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5)
ServiceOne year limited Express Service6
Limited WarrantyOne year parts and labor (90 dayswithout registration)7
Telephone SupportHardware: One year7
Software and operating system: 90 days7
INCLUDED SOFTWAREOperating SystemMicrosoft®Windows®2000 Professional
Software ApplicationsAdobe Acrobat®Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe®Home Edition
Adobe Premiere®LE
ArcSoft®PhotoPrinter™2000 Pro
Intuit®Quicken®Basic 2000
McAfee®VirusScan®
Microsoft®Word 2000
PC-Doctor®
Sony BatteryScope
Sony DVgate™
Sony Media Bar™
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony PictureGear™
Sony PowerPanel
Sony Smart Capture
Sony Smart Connect
Sony Smart Label
Sony Smart Pad
Sony Smart Publisher
Sony Smart Write
Online CenterQuickTime™
Netscape Communicator®
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95134
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/pc
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, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks and
DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear and Z505 SuperSlim Pro are trademarks of Sony. Intel
and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trade-
marks 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.
The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Features
and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements
are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 04/00
SPECIFICATIONS
• Intel®Pentium®III processor 650 MHz1
featuring Intel®SpeedStep™technology2
• 3.75 lbs. light, about 1" thin
• 12.1" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
• 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet with
RJ-45 interface
• 12.0 GB3hard drive
• Durable magnesium-alloy case
• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)
• Integrated V.90 56K4modem
• High-capacity Lithium-Ion battery
• Responsive, nearly full-size tactile keyboard (95%)
• i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) S400 interface —
supports high-speed digital video, audio
and data transfer capabilities
• Sony Memory Stick®media slot
• AGP enabled 256-bit graphics chip with
3D graphics support
• 6.0 MB SGRAM
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 1 type II PC card slot with CardBus support
• 2 USB ports
• Bundled standard battery, port replicator and
external USB floppy disk drive
Sony VAIO®Z505 SuperSlim Pro™Notebook
PCG-Z505JSKADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Microsoft®Windows®2000
• Intel®Pentium®III processor 650 MHz1
featuring Intel®SpeedStep™technology2
• 3.75 lbs light, about 1" thin
• 12.1" XGA TFT screen
• Integrated Ethernet
• 128 MB SDRAM/12.0 GB3hard drive
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.
4Due 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.
5Estimated battery life. Actual batter y life may var y on usage.
6Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
7From date of purchase upon registration.
8Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.