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Sony VAIO FS570 Notebook

Model number: VGN-FS570

Sony's professional tools are at your fingertips.

With Click to DVD™ software and the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive, creating professional quality DVDs is just one click away.4 Create or record up to 8.5GB of home videos, movies, TV shows, music or digital photos - or up to 4 hours of MPEG-2 video - on one Double Layer DVD disc.

The VAIO® FS Notebook delivers powerful performance.

With integrated wireless LAN3, Intel® Pentium® M processor, enhanced battery life8 and Sony's original multimedia software, you have the robust tools you need when you're on the road. And, with its slim, lightweight design, it's your ideal mobile companion.

Get creative on-the-go.

The VAIO® FS Notebook comes loaded with the tools you need to create, manage and share your digital photos, home videos, movies and music. Powerful performance, extended battery life8 and integrated wireless LAN3 make it easy to enjoy your multimedia entertainment while you're away from home.

Superior Display Technology

The VAIO® FS Notebook comes with a 15.4” widescreen LCD with Sony's original XBRITE™ display technology. It delivers brilliant colors, sharp contrasts and crisp images. With glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you're assured a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. Your movies, home videos and photos will come alive like never before.

Product Specifications

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty and Onsite Service : 1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service10
  • Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/711
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

Hardware

  • Processor : Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz1, 2MB L2 Cache)
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz
  • Chipset : Intel® 915GM
  • Integrated Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection(802.11b/g)3
  • LCD : 15.4” WXGA display (1280x800) with XBRITE™ technology
  • Hard Drive : 100GB2 4200rpm Ultra ATA
  • Memory : 1GB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (512MB x 2) (Expandable up to 1GB)
  • Graphics : Intel® 915GM Integrated Graphics 128MB Dynamic Video Memory (Shared with Main Memory)
  • Graphics Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
  • Optical Drive : DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW Drive4 Double Layer +R DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX) DVD±RW4 -RW DVD-R Write (8x MAX); DVD-RW Write (4x MAX) +RW DVD+R Write (8x MAX); DVD+RW Write (4xMAX) CD-RW CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
  • Modem : Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface
  • Ethernet : 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Audio : Windows® sound system compatible with Built-in stereo speakers
  • Audio Interface : Monaural mini microphone jack Headphone jack
  • Optional Port Replicator : 2 USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port, Printer port, DC in, RJ-45 Ethernet
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : Supports optional Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory Stick DUO™ media6
  • PC Card Slots : One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
  • Other Interfaces : i.LINK® connector(IEEE 1394)7, 3 USB 2.0 ports, port replicator connector
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • Action Buttons : S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless LAN on/off
  • Power Requirements : 110W+10%
  • Battery : Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2A)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 2.5 - 5.5 hours8 (Standard Battery)
  • Optional Floppy Drive : External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (VGP-UFD1)

Weights and Measurements

  • Weight (Approx.) : 6.28 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 14.33”(W) x 1”-1.41”(H) x 10.41”(D)

Software

  • Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
  • Sony Original Software : VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD® Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video SonicStage® - Digital Music PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
  • Other Software Applications : Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Microsoft® Works 8.0 - Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact Management, and Database Microsoft® Office® 2003 60-Day Trial (Student/ Teacher Edition) Sonic RecordNow!® 7
  • Anti-Virus and Recovery Software : Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day Subscription - Norton AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day Trial VAIO® Update software VAIO® Recovery Wizard software VAIO® Help and Support software
  • Internet Services : America Online® 90-Day Trial - New Users Only

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGPBPS2A)
  • AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

VIEW FOOTNOTES


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. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

6. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.

7. 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.

8. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.

9. Does not support MemoryStick media and Memory Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate function or high speed data transfer. Supports memory cards with capacities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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.

©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, VAIO, VAIO Zone, XBRITE, ErgoBright, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, S-Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, PictureGear Studio and Like No Other 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. 12/04.

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