VGN-C140G/B
VAIO C Series Notebook PC Express your inner VAIO
GET MOVING. GET NOTICED. With its cool colors and trendy design, the VAIO C Notebook is just too pretty to leave at home. The VGN-C140G/B Notebook weighs in at just 5.07 lbs. with the standard battery 12. MORE THAN JUST GOOD LOOKS. In addition to its eye-catching design, the VAIO C Notebook also has the heart of a champion. Backed by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, DVD burner4 and energy-saving 13.3" widescreen11 LCD display with XBRITE-ECO technology, this beautiful and powerful notebook has the latest and greatest technologies to get you through the day. FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY. Send e-mail from the sofa, share photos while lounging by the pool, or chat with friends for hours from the caf, campus or airport. The VAIO C Notebook's integrated wireless LAN capability3 and extended battery life keeps you connected longer at hotspots and wireless networks at coffee shops, airports, work, school or home. MEDIA MANAGEMENT TOOLS The VAIO C Notebook is equipped with the Windows XP MCE operating system, giving you the tools needed to conveniently manage and enjoy your music, movie and photo collections. Windows XP MCE makes content management a breeze and is a smart, easy way to enjoy your digital entertainment on-demand.
Celebrate your style with the sleek form, striking copper trim and dimpled surface of the portable, powerful and exquisitely designed VAIO C Notebook. In addition to its powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor, CD/DVD4 burner and light weight, it features a 13.3 widescreen display11 with energy-saving XBRITE-ECO technology. The VGN-C140G/B Notebook is a "Windows Vista Premium Ready5 " PC.
VAIO C Series Notebook PC

Specifications

General
Computer Type: Notebook Type of Use: Ultra-Portable Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Interface: VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 1 Headphone Jack: 1 i.LINKInterface: 1(4-pin) interface6 Memory StickMedia Slot: 1 Modem Jack: 1 Microphone Input: 1 Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 S-Video Output(s): 1 USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant) VGA Output(s): 1 DC-In: 1 Express Card Slot: /34 x 1

Processor

Type: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 Speed: 1.66GHz 1 Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz L2 Cache: 2MB Technology: Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C) AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10) Battery Charger (VGP-BC1) Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1) Protection Case (VGP-CKSZ1) USB Communication Camera (VGP-UVC100) Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50) Mouse Talk Internet Phone and Mouse (VN-CX1 Series) Color: Espresso Black UPC Code: 027242705715
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 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee. 4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. 5. Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows Vista Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core experiences of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista --like the new Windows Aero user interface -- require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details. 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. 7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. 8. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (8884SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913. 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 enduse options and operations. 11. Viewable area measured diagonally. 12. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. 13. Microsoft Windows XP MCE 2005 available only on models VGNC140G/B and VGN-C190M/G. No TV tuner is included in the models. Certain features of Windows XP MCE 2005 that require a TV tuner will not be available. Other models are pre-loaded with Windows XP Professional. 14. Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO media using the MagicGate function or high-speed data transfer. Supports memory cards with capacitities 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. This adapter has been tested with only Sony branded Memory Stick PRO media. Sony branded Memory Stick PRO media is recommended for use with this adapter. 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. Preinstalled 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. 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO logo, i.LINK, Memory Stick, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, XBRITE-ECO logo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, 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 and Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 09/06.

Memory

Type: DDR2 Installed: 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200 Maximum: 2GB Speed: 533MHz

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Modem Type: Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11) Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)3

Hard Drive

Capacity: 120GB 2 Speed: 5400rpm Interface: Serial ATA
Battery Type: Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C) Estimated Battery Life: 3.0-4.5 hours7 (Standard Battery) Power Requirements: 110W+10%

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: 24x max. DVDRW: Yes4 (DVDR DL/DVDRW/DVD-RAM drive) CD Read: 24x max. DVD Read: 8x max. DVD-RAM Write: 5x max DVD-R DL Write: 4x max. DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.

Software

Operating System: Windows XP Media Center Edition Internet Services: America Online 180-Day Trial New Users Only Supplied Software: Microsoft Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office 200310 SonyOriginal Software: Click to DVD - DVD Creation DVgate Plus - Digital Video Trial Versions of Sony popular games *For a complete list of software applications and trials, please visit VAIO Support Central. Security and Anti-Virus Software: Norton Internet Security 60-Day Trial TrendMicro Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Multimedia Card Reader14 Supports Memory Stick Duo media with MagicGate functionality. ExpressCard /34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20) supporting Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO , Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty 8 Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/79 Online and Email Support: Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Sound System: Windows sound system compatible

Display

Screen Size: 13.Resolution: 1280 x 800 XBRITE-ECO Technology: Yes Technology: WXGA LCD

Dimensions

Weight: 5.07 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary) Measurements: 12.98 (W) x 1.45 -1.47 (H) x 9.28 (D) 12

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C) AC adapter (VGP-AC19V13) Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20) Power Cord

Graphics

Processor: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Video RAM: 128MB Dynamically Allocated Shared (RAM/Video) Memory Chipset: Intel 945GM

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRC1) Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
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Last Updated: 09/25/2006