VGN-A190
Plenty of power. Won’t overpower your room.
Notebook
®
Portable Multimedia
Entertainment
AV Entertainment
Superior LCD
Centrino™ Mobile
The VAIO
A
Series
Dock
Technology
Technology
Personal Notebook is a
desktop replacement com-
puter. Unlike other full-size
notebooks, it connects to
an AV dock that enables a
TV tuner, persona™l video
recorder; S-Master digital
amplifier and premium
speakers.
Feature-packed desktop
replacement that performs
more like an entertainment
center. Plenty of power that
won’t overpower your room.
Plug in and access Sony’s
most powerful TV tuner
available in a notebook, per-
sonal video recorder, high-end
digital audio amplifier and
premium Sony speakers.
Enjoy recorded show play-
back anywhere you take
your notebook.
Powerful combination of
exclusive Sony technologies
combines to give you truly
incredible image quality.
XBRITE™ LCD Technology
delivers ultra crisp and super
bright graphics like you’ve
never seen in a notebook.
Smart Display Sensor™
automatically adjusts to any
projector or display resolution.
Centrino™ Mobile technology
runs cool and quiet, while
keeping the profile slim and
light, with enhanced per-
formance and battery life. A
remarkable blend of full-size
power and portability.
Integrated DVD±RW/
CD-RW Drive
Wireless capabilities let you
connect wire free around
your home or on the road.
Burn professional quality
4
DVDs and CDs.
Audio Interface
Port Replicator (VGP-PRA1)
Microsoft Office® 2003 608-Day Trial
(Student/Teacher Edition)
Anti-Virus Software
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
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.
(c)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, Giga Pocket, and VAIO are registered trade-
marks of Sony. XBRITE, ErgoBright, Smart Display Sensor,
Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate,
Click to DVD, S-Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, Picture
Gear Studio and Like No Other are trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and Centrino
Model
VGN-A190
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Headphone jack
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V3)
AC Adapter (PCGA-AC19V7)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Router
Access Point (PCWA-AR800)
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Ethernet
HARDWARE
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor™
Video Interface
Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day
Subscription
Processor Nam®eM Processor 735
®
Internet Services
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial
Intel Pentium
3
8
A/V mini jack, Giga Pocket™ Engine
MPEG2 Realtime Encoder/Decoder
board with TV Tuner (w/ AV
Entertainment Dock option)
Other I®nterfaces
Converter (PCWA-DE80)
Processor Speed
1
Visual Communication Camera
(PCGA-UVC11A)
1.70AGHz
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
L2 Cache
MB
Front Side Bus Speed
Wireless optical mouse
(PCGA-WMS5/S)
USB Mobile Mouse- Black
(PCGA-UMS3/B)
2
Limited Warranty
i.LINK connector(IEEE 1394), 3 U6SB
1 Year Battery
400MHz
2
.0 ports, port replicator connector
1 Year Hardware Parts and Labor
9
Chips®e8t55PM
Docking Station
USB Mobile Mouse- Silver
(PCGA-UMS3/S)
Repair Service
Intel
AV Entertainment Dock with S-
Master™ Digital Amplifier and
Premium Speakers including: DC in,
Four USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA)
port, VHF/UHF TV port, S-Video
in/out, DVI-D, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer
port, Optical out, Line in (RCA Pin),
Line out (RCA Pin), Dock Connector
Pointing Device
Includes customer-replaceable part
isceervoicpetioannsd10mail-in Sony depot serv-
Hard Drive
2
USB Optical VAIO Mouse
(PCGA-UMS5)
80GB
Integ®rated Wireless LAN
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
512MB memory expansion module
(VPG-MM512G)
Telephone Support
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
3
Connection(802.11b/g)
One year of 24-hour, 7-day-a-week,
free support for hardware issues.
Ninety days of free support for soft-
ware and operating system issues
On-line and Email Support
Free support available from
LCD
60GB External Hard2 Drive
1
7” WUXGA with XBRITE™
(PCGA-HDM06)
Technology (1920x1200)
Graphics
External Floppy Disk Drive
(PCGA-UFD)
Electro-Static touch pad
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9700
Memory
is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and
Keyboard
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
SOFTWARE
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
512MB (256 MB x 2/DDR 333)
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Home Edition
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.
Memory Max
GB
Video RAM
Printed in U.S.A. 5/04
Action Buttons
2
Power On, S1 (programmable),
Magnify Screen, Brightness,
Volume(+), Volume(-), Mute
Power Requirements
6
4MB
VAIO® Creation Suite Software
Sony Click to DVD™ software
Sony DVGate Plus™ software
Sony SonicStage® software
Sony SonicStage® Mastering Studio
software with MP3 encoder
Sony Picture Gear™ Studio software
Sony VAIO Media™ software
VAIO® A Series Software Bundle
Sony® Giga Pocket® Personal
Video Recorder
Optical Drive
4
DVD±RW/CD-RW
Maximum Speeds: CD Read (24x MAX);
1
68W±10%
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media test-
ed up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
Battery
CD-R Write (16x MAX); CD-RW Write (8x MAX);
DVD Read (8x MAX); DVD-R Read (4x MAX)/Write
Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Estimated Battery Life
6
. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate
(4x MAX); DVD-RW Read (2xMAX) /Write (2x MAX);
7
that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All
products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate
with each other.
Standard Battery: 1.5-5.0 hours
DVD+R Read (4x MAX)/Write (2.4x MAX); DVD+RW
Read (2x MAX)/Write (2x MAX)
Modem
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy
drive (PCGA-UFD5)
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on
usage.
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11
interface
8
. New users only. Terms and conditions apply.
Weight
Network Smart Capture
9. Certain restrictions apply. For a copy of Sony’s warran-
ty, 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
8
.6 lbs. with standard battery (weight
Sony VAIO Update software
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
Adobe Photoshop Album
Ethernet
is approximate and may vary by com-
ponents)
1
0BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-
TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
3
10. Type of repair service provided is solely at Sony’s dis-
cretion. Not all types of repair service offered on all models.
3913.
®
Size (W x H x D)
Memory Stick Media Slot
1
6” x 1.7”-1.8” x 11”
Supports optional Memory Stick,
Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory
Supplied Accessories
5
Standard Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-
BP2EA), Power cord & AC adapter
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
Stick DUO™ media
PC Card Slots
Starter Edition
Intuit Quicken® 2004 New User
Edition (previous Quicken users
may require additional upgrade)
InterVideo® WinDVD®
(
PCGA-AC19V7), AV Entertainment
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Dock w/Speakers(2) & Remote Control
Optional Accessories
Sony recommends
Microsoft Windows®
XP Professional
Audio
®
Windows® sound system compatible,
Built-in stereo speakers
Rechargeable Battery Pack
EasySystems Dragn' Drop CD+DVD
Microsoft® Works 7.0
(PCGA-BP2EA)
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