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VGN-FE550G
VAIO® FE Series Notebook PC
Sony Electronics Inc. •
16530 Via Esprillo
• San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 01/12/2006
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 T2300
Speed:
1.66GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
667MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Dual Core/Intel® Centrino®
Mobile Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
1GB (PC2-4200)
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
100GB
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.)
CD
-R Write:
24x (max.)
CD
-RW Write:
16x (max.)
CD Read:
24x (max.)
DVD Read:
8x (max.)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Memory Stick Duo™ media
with MagicGate™ functionality, ExpressCard™
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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”
Resolution:
1280 x 800
XBRITE HiColor™
Technology:
Yes
Graphics
Processor:
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video RAM:
224MB [Dynamically Allocated Shared
(RAM/Video) Memory]
Chipset:
Intel® 945GM
Interface:
VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor
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Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK®
Interface:
1(4-pin)
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Microphone Input:
1
S-
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-TX
Modem Type:
Integrated V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel®
PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)
Power
Battery Type:
Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2B)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.0-4.0 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
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Spyware 30-Day Trial, VAIO® Security Center,
VAIO® Update software, VAIO® Recovery Wizard
software, VAIO® Support Central
Supplied Software:
Adobe® Photoshop® Album
Starter Edition, Intuit® Quicken® 2005 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
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®
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite
Service
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-free technical
telephone assistance, available 24/7
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”(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2B)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)
Power Cord
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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
DVD R Double Layer/DVD
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RW Drive Bay Unit (VGP-
DRWBX1)
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Bay Unit (VGP-CRWBX1)
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)
Color:
White
UPC Code:
027242690219
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
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.
5. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services
which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
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.
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.
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.
©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE HiColor, Memory Stick PRO, 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. 12/05.
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