
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: S1, S2 (programmable), Volume and Mute
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Pointing Device:
Hardware
Docking Station: Docking station connector
Camera:
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™ Duo Processor T2400
Speed: 1.83GHz1
Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino®Duo Mobile Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 1GB (512MBx2)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 120GB2
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 8x max.
DVD±RW: Yes4
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick Duo™ media with MagicGate®functionality
ExpressCard™ /34 Slot
PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
Audio
Sound System: Sony®Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD
Screen Size: 15.4”11
Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE HiColor™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video RAM: 128MB dynamically allocated shared (RAM/Video) memory
Chipset: Intel®945GM
Interface: VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK®Interface:
Memory Stick®Media Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet
Ethernet Speed:
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem
Wireless LAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)3
Bluetooth®Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®Technology13
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity
Estimated Battery Life:
Power Requirements: 110W+10%
Software
Operating System: Microsoft®Windows®XP Media Center Edition
2005 with Update Rollup 2
Internet Services: America
Only
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Norton®Internet Security™ 60-
Day Subscription
TrendMicro™
VAIO®Update software
VAIO®Recovery Wizard software VAIO®Support Central
Supplied Software: Intuit®Quicken®2006 New User Edition (previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade) InterVideo®WinDVD®
Microsoft®Works 8.5
Roxio®DigitalMedia SE
Sony®Original Software: Click to DVD®- DVD Creation DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage®Mastering Studio - Audio Mastering and Remastering
SonicStage®- Digital Music
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing Image Converter - PSP™ Transfer
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service8
Online and Email Support: Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight: 6.17 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)
Measurements: 14.41”(W) x
Supplied Accessories
Standard
AC adapter
Memory Card Adapter
Power Cord
VGN-FE690GB
VAIO®FE Series Notebook PC
Optional Accessories
Multi Function Docking Station
Multi Function Bay Drive, 4 USB 2.0, GB Ethernet,
80GB2 HDD Bay Unit
Additional Standard Capacity Battery
AC Adapter
1GB Memory Expansion Module
Wireless Presentation Mouse
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter
Color: White
UPC Code: 027242700031
1.GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
2.GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.
3.Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet connection may require fees.
4.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5.Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.
6.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.
7.Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
8.When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite Service will be provided via
9.For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
10.The Microsoft Office 2003
11.Viewable area measured diagonally.
12.Broadband Internet service required along with
13.The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and
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