Model
PCV-RX462DS
ProcessorIntel®Pentium®4 Processor 1.30 GHz†
Cache Memory256 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
Front Side Bus Speed400 MHz
Standard RAM128 MB PC-800 RDRAM, expandable to 512 MB
Hard Drive40 GB††Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
DVD-ROM Drive16X max. DVD-ROM
40X max. CD-ROM
CD-RW Drive12X8X32X max. CD-RW Drive
Floppy Disk Drive3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
Video & Graphics4X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
(NVIDIA®GeForce2 MX™)
32 MB Video Memory (SDRAM)
ModemV.90 Modem
Ethernet10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Expansion SlotsOne AGP (occupied by Graphics Card)
Three PCI (one occupied by Modem)
Expansion BaysTwo 5.25" Half-Height (two occupied)
One External 3.5" (occupied)
Two Internal 3.5" (one occupied)
Port ConnectorsFour USB (two front/two rear)
One PS/2®Mouse
One PS/2 Keyboard
One VGA
One Serial
One Parallel
One Game/MIDI
One 6pin i.LINK
One 4pin i.LINK
One Headphone Out
One Line In
One Microphone
Supplied AccessoriesSpeakers
VAIO Smart Keyboard
PS/2 Wheel Mouse
RJ-11 Phone Cord
Power Cord
Power Requirements100-120V -3A (50/60Hz)
Power ManagementACPI 1.0 Compliant
Advanced Power Management (APM version 1.2)
Dimensions (CPU)8.0"(W) x 14.2"(H) x 14.6"(D)
Weight (CPU)27.6 lbs.
ServiceOne Year Limited Expressed Repair Service (upon
registration; 90 days without registration)*
Limited WarrantyOne Year Parts and Labor (upon registration; 90 days
without registration)*
Telephone SupportHardware: One Year
Software and Operating System: 90 Days
Pre-Installed SoftwareOperating SystemMicrosoft®Windows®Millennium Edition
Sony Original SoftwareDVgate™
Media Bar™
MovieShaker™
OpenMG™Jukebox
PictureGear™
Smart Capture
VisualFlow™
Other Software ApplicationsAdaptec Direct CD™
Adaptec Easy CD Creator™
Adobe Acrobat®Reader
Adobe Photoshop®Elements
Adobe Premiere®LE
Apple QuickTime™
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro
Quicken®2001 New User Edition
Microsoft®Outlook®Express
Microsoft®Word 2002
Sonic Foundry Sound Forge®XP 4.5
Tomb Raider Chronicles
Online CenterAmerica Online®**
CompuServe® 2000**
EarthLink TotalAccess™**
Netscape®Communicator®
Prodigy Internet™**
Tool CenterNorton AntiVirus
Sony Application Recovery CD(s)
Sony System Recovery CD(s)
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 non-Sony 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 Desktop 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, Multiscan, Trinitron, DVgate, Media Bar,
MovieShaker, PictureGear, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, the Intel Inside logo, and
Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows
logo 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. 1/01
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Intel®Pentium®4 processor 1.30 GHz†
• 128 MB PC-800 RDRAM (expandable to 512 MB)
• 400 MHz Front Side Bus
• 40 GB††Ultra ATA/100 hard drive
• 16X max. DVD-ROM/40X max. CD-ROM
• 12X8X32X max. CD-RW Drive
• High-speed Internet ready with
10 Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
• 4X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration
(NVIDIA®GeForce2 MX™)
• 32 MB Video Memor y (SDRAM)
• i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) chipset on motherboard1
• Front accessible i.LINK (IEEE 1394) inter face
and USB connections1
• Programmable VAIO Smart™Keyboard
• V.90 compatible data/fax modem
• Wheel mouse
• External stereo speakers
➢DVD and CD-RW Drive
➢Intel®Pentium®4 Processor 1.30 GHz†
➢Movie Editing and Video Email
➢10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
➢i.LINK®(IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors1
➢Microsoft®Word 2002 Included
➢Create Custom CDs
Sony VAIO Digital Studio™
FEATURES
i.LINK®
(IEEE 1394)Video Audio Integrated Operation
PCV-RX462DSPentium 4processor† GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors
may affect application performance.
†† GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary.
* Certain restrictions apply.
** Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
1 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.
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