VGN-T170P/L
Feature-packed. Distinctive. The premium, ultra-
portable business computer
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Think fast.
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VAIO Professional busi-
ness notebooks optimize
your productivity with a
powerful combination of
innovative technologies
and mobility features that
keep you connected and
help you react as quickly
as you think.
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Integrated
Stay productive at home
or in the office.
Intel Centrino™
Superior LCD
Mobile Technology
Optical Drive
Technology
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With integrated DVD±±W
The VAIO T Series note-
Intel
Centrino™ Mobile
10.6” widescreen LCD display
with XB±ITE™ technology
delivers exceptional graphics
and ultra-sharp images.
Smart Display Sensor auto-
matically adjusts to an opti-
mized resolution when plug-
ging into a compatible projec-
tor or display.
book is designed with con-
venient features for people
on the go. The slim profile,
around 1” thin, and ultra-
light 3 lb. weight make this
notebook solution the per-
fect mobile companion for
the business user.
Technology enables longer
battery life , cool operation
drive this complete multime-
dia machine allows you to
edit and burn professional
quality DVDs. Back up large
amounts of data on durable
CD or DVD discs or burn
business presentations for
playback on your notebook.
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and light, easy to carry
designs. Integrated wireless
LAN support lets you con-
nect to thousands of
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Hotspots across the coun-
try to check email or
research on the web.
Port Replicator (VGP-PRT1)
Additional 512MB memory (VGP-MM512I)
External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
USB mobile mouse
(PCGA-UMS3/B, UMS3/S)
Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S)
External USB floppy disk drive
(PCGA-UFD5)
USB keyboard (PCGA-UKB1)
Slim carrying case (PCGA-CCB2)
Large carrying case (PCGA-CCGX)
Notebook Briefcase (PCGA-CCV)
USB Camera (PCGA-UVC11A)
Notebook backpack
Sony VAIO Update software
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Internet Services
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 deter-
mine 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.
Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail ver-
sions or have all documentation. This product meets the
standards of the International Energy Star Program for
energy efficiency. Features and specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
Model
Audio
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VGN-T170P/L
Windows sound system com®patible
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Dolby Headphone & Dolby
Virtual Speaker
HARDWARE
Processor
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial - New
Users Only
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
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Intel Pentium M Processor
Monaural mini-jack microphone
Stereo mini-jack headphone
Ultra Low Voltage 733
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SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
(1.10GHz , 2MB L2 Cache)
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Memory Stick Media Slot
Front Side Bus Speed
00MHz
Color
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Supports optional Memory S5tick ,
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Limited Warranty
Memory Stick PRO™ media
PC Card Slots
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1 Year Limited Warranty
Midnight Blue
Telephone Support
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Chipset
1 year toll-free technical telephone
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©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permis-
sion is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
SonicStage, XBRITE, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate,
Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, PictureGear
Studio, Like No Other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and Centrino 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. 9/04
Intel 855GME
assistance, available 24-hours, 7-
Other Interfaces
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Integr®ated Wireless LAN
Intel PRO/ Wireless 2200BG
Network Connection (802.11b/g)
days-a-week .
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RJ-11 modem jack, i.LINK (IEEE
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Onꢁline and Email Support
Support available from
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1394) interface , 2 USB 2.0, RJ-45
(PCGA-CCP3/H, /G, /R, /L)
Notebook protection case
(PCGA-CCTR/J, CCTR/L)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL10)
802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN router access
point (PCWA-AR800)
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Ethernet, VGA output, headphone
(stereo), monaural mini-jack
microphone
Bluetooth
Integrated Bluetooth Technology
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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LCD
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed;
other factors may affect application performance. CPU
speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
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0.6” WXGATMdisplay (1280x768)
Optional Port Replicator
Interfaces (VGPꢁPRT1)
3 USB 2.0, VGA output, DC in,
printer port
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 82 keys with 1.7mm
stroke and 17mm pitch
Action Buttons
with XBRITE technology
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. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard
Hard Drive
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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.
40GB (4200rpm)
SOFTWARE
Memory
GB PC-2700 333MHz DDR
512 MB x 2)
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Operating®System
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Microsoft Windows
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. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media test-
(
(
Expandable to 1GB Maximum)
XP Professional
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ed up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
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 communi-
cate with each other.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of
Sony’s warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call
toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony
Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL
33913.
9. For certain third party software applications, Sony pro-
vides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone sup-
port may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor.
Availability and schedule for any such support is determined
by the applicable software vendor.
Graphics
Intel 855GME Chipset Integrated
SONY Originial Software
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Click to DVD™ software
DVGate Plus™ Software
Graphics
DVD/CD Playback, Volume/Mute
buttons, WLAN/BT on/off
Power Requirements
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4MB Video RAM (shared w/ Main
SonicStage 2.1 software
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Memory)
SonicStage Mastering Studio
software with MP3 encoder
PictureGear Studio™ software
VAIO Media™ software
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Disp4 lay Sensor
DVD±RWꢀCDꢁRW Drive
DVD+RW
DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX), DVD+RW
Write (2.4x MAX)
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8W+10%
Battery
Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS3)
Estimated Battery Life
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VAIO T Series Software Bundle
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
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InterVideo WinDVD
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.0-8.57 hours with standard
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Sonic Rec®ordNow! 7
battery
DVD-RW
DVD-R Write (2x MAX); DVD-RW Write
Weight
Microsoft Works 8.0 - Word
Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar,
Scheduling, Contact Management and
Database
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Please see website for compatibility details.
0. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.
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.04 lbs. with standard battery
(2x MAX)
Size (W x H x D)
CD-RW
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks stan-
dards, 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 per-
formance 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 prod-
uct is compatible with any combination of products you
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0.7” X 1”-1.34” X 8.1”
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Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day
Supplied Accessories
(10x MAX)
Trial (Small Business Edition)
Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS3),
power cord, and AC adapter
Modem
AntiꢁVirus & Recovery Software
Norton Internet Security™ 90-Day
Integrated V.90 modem (RJ-11)
Ethernet
(
VGP-AC16V8)
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Subscription - Norton AntiVirus ,
Optional Accessories
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0BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with
Norton Personal Firewall, Norton
Sony recommends
Microsoft Windows®
XP Professional
Additional standard battery (VGP-BPS3)
Additional AC adapter (VGP-AC16V8)
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RJ-45 interface
Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam ,
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Norton Parental Control
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