Sony Sony PCG-FXA32 User's Manual

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Models
PCG-FXA32
Processor
Mobile AMD Duron™ processor 900 MHz1 with AMD
PowerNow!™ technology11
Cache Memory
64 KB integrated on-die level 2
128KB level 1
Bus Speed
200 MHz1
Bus Architecture
AGP/PCI
LCD
15" XGA (1024x768) TFT
Graphics
ATI RAGE™ MOBILITY M6 graphics chip
8 MB SDRAM
3D acceleration support
Digital Audio
Windows® sound system compatible
3D surround
MPEG
MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM (128x1), expandable to 512 MB
Open Slot
1 SO:DIMM
Hard Drive
15 GB2 fixed
DVD-ROM Drive
Fixed DVD-ROM
Floppy Disk Drive
Internal removable 1.44 MB, 3.5" 
Floppy disk drive bay also supports second lithium-ion

battery when floppy drive is removed

Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX integrated Ethernet
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Keyboard
86 key QWERTY layout
19mm key pitch
3mm stroke
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Battery
Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-BP1N)
Supports dual battery operation
Battery Life
1-2 hours with one battery5
3-5.5 hours with optional second battery5
PC Card Slots
Two type II/one type III
CardBus support
Other Interfaces
Serial, parallel, VGA output, NTSC video out, USB(2),

RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400
interface3, mic-in (mono), headphone (stereo), RJ-45
Ethernet, port replicator

Power Requirements
58.5 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star® compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.4" -1.9" X 12.8" X 10.5"
Weight
6.7 lbs. (with weight saver and battery)
7.1 lbs. (with battery and floppy disk drive)
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, weight saver, floppy
disk drive, power cord, and video cable
Optional Accessories
External CD-RW (PCGA-CDRW52)
Port Replicator (PCGA-PRFX1)
Additional battery (BP71A)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Wireless LAN Access Point (PCWA-A200)
Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)
Service
One year limited Express Service5
Limited Warranty
One year parts and labor (90 days without registration)6
Telephone Support
Hardware: One year6
Software and operating system: 90 days6
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition10
Key Pre-Installed Software 
Adobe Acrobat® Reader™
Adobe PhotoShop Elements
Arcsoft® PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro
Microsoft® Word 200210
PC-Cillin® 2000
Quicken® 2002 
QuickTime™
RealNetworks® Real Entertainment Suite
Sony DigitalPrint
Sony DVgate™
Sony MovieShaker™
Sony PictureGear™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony SonicStage
Sony VisualFlow™
VAIO® Support Agent
WinDVD™ 3.1
Online Center
America Online®7
Earthlink® Total Access7
Microsoft® Internet Explorer7,10
SonyStyle Connect

Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio

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 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 option 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.
Some pre-installed software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles pre-
installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated
graphic shown on display.

©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited.Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear, Handycam,
Movie Shaker, Open MG, 3Max+  and Visual Flow are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners. 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.

Printed in U.S.A. 08/01

SPECIFICATIONS

• Mobile AMD Duron™ processor 900 MHz1

AMD PowerNow!™ technology11 for extended
battery life

• 15" XGA (1024x768) TFT screen with dual display
• All-in-one design with floppy drive, hard drive,

and DVD-ROM drive

• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX integrated Ethernet
• 128 MB RAM (expandable to 512 MB)
• 15 GB2 hard drive
• NTSC video out
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition10
• 200 MHz1 bus speed
• ATI RAGE™ MOBILITY M6 graphics chip with 8

MB video SDRAM and 3D acceleration support

• High-capacity lithium-ion battery, dual battery

capability

• i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 interface3 supports

high-speed digital video, audio, and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products

• Optional port replicator 
• Approximately 7 lbs. light9, about 2" thin
• Integrated V.90 modem
• Built-in speakers

MAX Screen: 15" XGA (1024x768) TFT screen
MAX Battery: 2X battery life9
MAX Mobility: Approximately 7 lbs. light4, 

about 2" thin

PLUS:
• All-in-one design with floppy drive, 

hard drive, and DVD-ROM drive

• I.LINK® (IEEE 1394) interface3
• Integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet

Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder sold separately.

Sony VAIO® FXA All-in-One Notebook

PCG-FXA32

FEATURES

1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.
2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
3 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.

4 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
5 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
6 From date of purchase upon registration.
7 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
8 Using optional second battery in floppy drive bay
9 With weight saver in floppy drive bay.
10 Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy 
protection and content management technology.  USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES
AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES.  Product activation procedures and privacy
policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations
of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).
11 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

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