Sony VGNFE690GB VGN-FE690GB

Sony Electronics Inc.

• 16530 Via Esprillo

• San Diego, CA 92127

• 1-800-222-7669

• www.sony.com

Last Updated: 05/12/2006

VGN-FE690GB

VAIO® FE Series Notebook PC

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:

Electro

Static touch pad

Hardware

Docking Station:

Docking station connector

Camera:

Built

in Camera and Microphone

Processor

Type:

Intel

Core

™

Duo Processor T2400

Speed:

1.83GHz

Front Side Bus Speed:

667MHz

L2 Cache:

2MB

Technology: Intel

Centrino

Duo Mobile Technology

Memory

Type:

DDR2

Installed:

1GB (512MBx2) PC2

-4200

Maximum:

2GB

Speed:

533MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity:

120GB

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-R Write: 8x max.

DVD-RW Write: 6x max.

-R Write: 24x max.

-RW Write: 16x max.

DVD±RW: Yes

CD Read:

24x max.

DVD Read: 8x max.

DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader:

Memory Stick Duo

™

media with

MagicGate

functionality

ExpressCard

™

34 Slot 5-

1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP

MCA20)

supporting Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

™

Secure Digital,

xD-

Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

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

”

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:

Headphone Jack:

i.LINK

Interface:

1(4

pin)

Memory Stick

Media Slot:

Microphone Input: 1

-Video Output(s): 1

USB Port(s):

3 (2.0 compliant)

VGA Output(s): 1

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol:

Fast Ethernet (RJ

45)

Ethernet Speed:

10Base

-T/100Base-

Modem Type:

Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ

11)

Wireless LAN: Intel

PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

(802.11a/b/g)

Bluetooth

Technology:

Integrated Bluetooth

Technology

Power

Battery Type:

Standard Capacity Lithium

ion Battery (VGP

BPS2B)

Estimated Battery Life:

2.0

3.5 hours

(Standard Battery)

Power Requirements: 110W+10%

Software

Operating System:

Microsoft

Windows

XP Media Center Edition

2005 with Update Rollup 2

Internet Services:

America Online

180-Day Trial - New Users

Only

Anti-

Virus and Recovery Software:

Norton

Internet Security

™

60-

Day Subscription

TrendMicro

™

Anti

Spyware 30

-Day Trial

Iolo

System Mechanic 30-Day Trial

VAIO

Security Center

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 60

Day Trial Version of Microsoft

Office

2003

(Student/Teacher Edition)

Roxio

DigitalMedia SE

60-

Day Trial Version of Microsoft

Digital Imaging

DISCover My Games

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

60-

minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune

60-

minute Trial Version of Jeopardy

Underworld

Pre

-installed Movie

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support:

1 year toll-

free technical telephone assistance,

available 24/7

Limited Warranty and Onsite Service:

1 Year Limited Warranty

with Onsite Service

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 1.02

”

-1.39

”

(

H) x 10.81

”

(

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium

ion battery (VGP

BPS2B)

AC adapter (VGP

AC19V11)

Memory Card Adapter (VGP

MCA20)

Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Multi Function Docking Station (VGP

PRFE1)

Multi Function Bay Drive, 4 USB 2.0, GB Ethernet, DVI

D, VGA out,

RCA Video out, S

Video out and Kensington lock

80GB

HDD Bay Unit (VGP

HDBX08A)

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP

BPS2C)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP

BPL2C)

AC Adapter (VGP

AC19V10)

1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP

MM1GA)

512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP

-MM512M)

Battery Charger (VGP

BC1)

Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP

WMS50)

Sport Backpack (VGP

AMB2)

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP

AMC3)

Bluetooth

Headset (HBH

608)

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 third

party technician to be

dispatched as needed following phone

based troubleshooting. Some

repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not

be available in all locations.

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 60

Day Trial software is intended for

evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system

and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product

activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the

software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an

expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the

software will operate under reduced

functionality mode, limiting end

use options and operations.

11. Viewable area measured diagonally.

12. Broadband Internet service required along with third

party services

which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.

13. The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60

Day Trial software

included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes

only. The software has been partially installed and you must complete

installation of the software before you can use it. This software has an

expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the

software will operate under reduced

functionality mode, limiting end

user options and operations.

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 operate 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 options

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. Software titles pre

installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are

subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre

installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all

documentation. 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.

part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,

SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE HiColor, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to

DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony.

Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of

Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their

respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 5/06.