VGN-A240/A240P CTO
More than a PC. It’s a full-featured notebook.
Sony® VAIO®
®
Portable Multimedia
Entertainment
AV Entertainment
Superior LCD
Intel Centrino™ Mobile
Technology
Digital Studio™ PC
The Sony® VAIO® A Series
Personal Notebook seamlessly
unites desktop PC power and
functionality with a fully loaded
entertainment center, and per-
formance that will rival any note-
book computer. Optional AV
entertainment dock plugs you
into a powerful TV tuner, per-
sonal video recorder, high-end
digital audio amplifier and pre-
mium Sony speakers.
Dock (optional)
Technology
Feature-packed desktop
replacement that performs
more like an entertainment
center. Plenty of power to
serve all your computing
needs.
Plug in and access Sony’s
Powerful combination of Sony
technologies is optimized for
high-impact multimedia pre-
sentations or viewing multiple
documents. XBRITE™ LCD
technology delivers ultra crisp
graphics. ErgoBright™ auto-
matically adjusts resolution to
any lighting environment.
Smart Display Sensor auto-
matically adjusts to any pro-
jector or display resolution.
Intel® Centrino™ Mobile tech-
nology runs cool and quiet,
while keeping the profile slim
and light, with enhanced
performance and battery
life7. A remarkable blend of
full-size power and portability.
Wireless capabilities let you
connect wire free around
impressive Giga Pocket® TV
tuner/MPEG2
Encoder,
personal video recorder,
high-end S-Master™ digital
audio amplifier and premium
Sony speakers. Your note-
book just turned into a digital
studio.
Choice of Integrated
Optical Drive
Enjoy professional quality
DVDs and CDs.4
your home or on the road3.
(Excludes some models)
Subscription - Norton AntiVirus®, Norton
Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton
AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control
Sony VAIO Recovery Wizard software
Sony VAIO Help and Support software
Sony VAIO Update software
Model
12. 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 deter-
mined by the applicable software vendor.
DVD-R Write (8x MAX), DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)
DVD+R Write (8x MAX), DVD+RW Write (4x MAX)
DVD RW/CD-RW Drive4
RW
DVD-R Write (8x MAX), DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)
DVD+R Write (8x MAX), DVD+RW Write (4x MAX)
-RW
CD-R Write (24x MAX), CD-RW Write (24x MAX)
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive4
DVD Read (8x MAX), CD-R Write (24x MAX),
CD-RW Write (24x MAX)
Configurable Accessories
AV Entertainment10 Dock w/Giga Pocket
VGN-A240/A240P CTO
®
Engine MPEG2 Realtime, 4 USB 2.0 ports,
Monitor (VGA) port, VHF/UHF TV port, Printer
port, DC in, S-Video in/out, DVI-D, RJ-45
Ethernet, Optical out, Line in (RCA Pin), Line out
(RCA Pin)
Speakers (2) & Remote Control
Wireless optical mouse
(PCGA-WMS5/S)
Optional Accessories
Additional Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRA1)
AC Adapter for notebook depending on
configuration (PCGA-AC19V3)
AC Adapter for AV Dock depending on
configuration (PCGA-AC19V7)
HARDWARE
Processor (C®onfigurable)1
®
Intel Pentium M Processor 765
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks stan-
dards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying soft-
ware packages and add-on hardware options. This person-
al computer is not manufactured to operate any specific
software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warran-
ty 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 combi-
nation 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 compati-
bility of the hardware and software in each and every partic-
ular 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 versions or have all documen-
tation. 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.
(2.1GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Internet Services
AOL Online™ 90-day Trial
®
®
Intel Pentium M Processor 755
(2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Optional Software
®
®
Intel Pentium M Processor 745
(1.80GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
®
Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial
(Student/Teacher or Small Business
Edition depending on OS)
®
®
Intel Pentium M Processor 735
(1.70GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Modem
®
®
®
Microsoft Office 2003 (Basic, Small
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface
Ethernet
Intel Pentium M Processor 725
(1.60GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Business, or Professional Edition)
®
®
®
®
Adobe Photoshop Elements
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with
RJ-45 interface
Intel Celeron M Processor 330
(1.40GHz, 512KB L2 Cache)
®
®
Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition
®
®
®
®
Adobe Premiere (Standard or Professional
Intel Celeron M Processor 350
(1.30GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
400MHz
Audio
Edition11
)
®
Windows sound system compatible,
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Router
Access Point (PCWA-AR800)
®
Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio
software with MP3 encoder
Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack,
Headphone jack
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Ethernet
Converter (PCWA-DE80)3
Chipset
®
Intel 855PM
Visual Communication Camera
(PCGA-UVC11A)
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Memory Stick® Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick, Memory
Stick PRO™ and Memory Stick DUO™
media5
Integrated Wireless LAN
(Configurable)
Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S)
USB Mobile Mouse- Black (PCGA-UMS3/B)
USB Mobile Mouse- Silver (PCGA-UMS3/S)
USB Optical VAIO Mouse (PCGA-UMS5)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
512MB memory expansion(VGP-MM512G)
60GB External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)2
External Floppy Disk Drive(PCGA-UFD)
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection (802.11b/g)3 or none
LCD
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty8
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with
CardBus support
Telephone Support
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission
is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage,
Giga Pocket, XBRITE, ErgoBright, Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-
Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, PictureGear Studio, Like
No Other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium
and Celeron 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.
15.4” WXGA (1280x800) with XBRITE™
technology and ErgoBright™ technology
Hard Drive (Configurable)2
40GB (4200rpm), 60GB (4200rpm),
80GB (4200rpm), 80GB (5400rpm),
100GB (4200rpm)
Memory (Configurable)
256MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (256MBx1),
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (256MBx2),
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (512MBx1),
1GB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (512MBx2),
1GB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (1GBx1),
2GB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (1GB x 2)
(Expandable to 2GB Maximum)
Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 9200
64MB Video RAM
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Video Interface
A/V mini jack ( Composite out/ Line out)
Optical Drive (Configurable)
DVD+R Double Layer/DVD RW Drive
DVD+R Double Layer
1 year toll-free technical telephone assis-
tance, available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week
On-line and Email Support
Support available from
12
.
Other Interfaces
i.LINK® connector(IEEE 1394)6, 3 USB 2.0
ports, port replicator connector
Pointing Device
SOFTWARE
Electro-Static touch pad
Operating System (Configurable)
Microsoft® Windows®
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. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media test-
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
and configuration options selected.
8. See actual Limited warranty for details. For a copy of
call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to
Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort
Myers, FL 33913.
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
XP Home Edition(VGN-A270) or
XP Professional (VGN-A270P)
Sony Original Software
Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation
(w/DVD RW drive option)
Printed in U.S.A. 8/04
Action Buttons
Power On, S1(programmable), Magnify
Screen, Brightness, Volume(+), Volume(-),
Mute, Wireless LAN on/off
Power Requirements
90W+10%
®
Giga Pocket Personal Video
Recorder (w/AV Dock)
DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video
PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo
Battery
®
Lithium-ion Battery (PCGA-BP2EA)
Estimated Battery Life
Standard Battery: 2.0-4.0 hours7
Weight
SonicStage 2.1 - Digital Music
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Standard Additional Software
®
®
Intuit Quicken 2005 New User Edition
(available only on models w/ XP Home)9
InterVideo WinDVD
Microsoft Works 8.0
Sonic RecordNow!
7.3 lbs. with standard battery (weight is
approximate and may vary by components)
Size (W x H x D)
14” x 1.5”-1.8” x 10.9”
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-
BP2EA), Power cord & AC adapter
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+R
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9.Previous Quicken users may require additional
upgrade.
10. AV Entertainment Dock Option only available at
time of purchase.
7
Sony® recommends
Microsoft® Windows®
XP Professional
DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX)
(w/DVD RW drive option only)
Anti-Virus Software
Norton Internet Security™ 90-Day
DVD RW4
RW
11. Not all features supported.
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