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C1X* (Second Revision)

2024-08-16T15:43:54Z

WalterWhite: Page created and first draft

THIS PAGE IS JUST A DRAFT

==Overview==
[[File:PCG-C1 Original.png|alt=PCG-C1 (First Revision)|thumb|PCG-C1 (First Revision)]]The Second revision of the Sony VAIO PCG-C1 were released between late 1999 and early 2000. Their main improvements from the earlier generation were the stereo speakers built-in the keyboard, and the ability to create 360 degrees panorama pictures thanks to the camera and a bundled software, called "PictureGear". There is a "capture" button located above the keyboard on the right which is optimal for taking pictures outside, without using the keyboard. It came with some bundled software such as the Camera Capture Utility which allowed for taking pictures easily and adding effects to the camera. A video demonstration will be shown soon in the resources section. To the left of the Motion Eye, there is a microphone. Below the screen and Sony logo, there are seven LEDs, for indication of battery charge, power, caps/number/scroll lock and more. These lights are also visible with the laptop fully closed.[[File:Taking a picture with the PCG-C1.jpg|alt=Taking a picture with the PCG-C1|thumb|Taking a picture with the PCG-C1]]Unlike the other C1-Series laptops, this one is opened with a latch that one pulls, which is found on the front of the laptop when it is closed. The power is not turned on with a button, but with a latch located on the left of the laptop.

Another evolution from the first generation was related to accessories: many were available, including double and quad-capacity batteries and an external CD-ROM drive.

Depending on the model, they were equipped with different Intel processors, ranging from the Celeron to the Pentium 2.[[File:Official Sony PCG-C1 image.jpg|alt=Official Sony PCG-C1 image|thumb|Official Sony PCG-C1 image]]Next to the latch which is used for opening the laptop, there is a "P" button, which is referred to by Sony as the "PPK (programmable power key)". This key could be used to start programs, using software called "PPK Setup". It could also be used in conjunction with other keys such as "Ctrl" or "Shift" to open other programs. One could open up programs while the laptop was closed too.

The Intel Pentium and Microsoft Windows stickers were affixed beside the top left corner of the screen. The laptop itself had a purple color with slightly lighter purple buttons. It uses a regular Sony 16V VAIO power supply as used in most VAIOs at the time, which was located at the back of the laptop, behind the display. They also included a lot of ports: modem, one USB, PCMCIA card slot, i.Link, headphone, microphone, infrared and a proprietary display signal port which used an adapter to support VGA.

The laptop came bundled with a charger, a CD-ROM drive (depending on configuration), floppy drive, VGA adapter cable, phone cable, spare pointing nubs, USB cable for the floppy drive and a battery.

The versions ranged from the earlier "PCG-C1XE" from late 1999 to the "XN" and "XS" from January 2000, which had two versions with German and Japan localization (resp. the "XD" and "XG/BP") based on the "XS".
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Celeron 233MHz (PCG-C1XN), Intel Pentium 2 266MHz (PCG-C1XE), Pentium 2 400MHz (PCG-C1XS, XD, XG/BP)

'''Graphics:''' NeoMagic MagicMedia256AV (NM2200) with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''Chipset:''' Intel 430TX

'''Memory:''' 64MB (Standard), 128MB (Official maximum)

'''Display:''' 8.9” TFT LCD XGA 1024×480

'''Storage:''' 8.1GB IDE HDD (PCG-C1XE), 12GB IDE HDD (PCG-C1XN, XS, XD, XG/BP)

'''Weight:''' 1.0kg (with standard battery)

'''MSRP:''' ~€2100
==Problems==
[[File:Vinegar Syndrome.png|alt=Vinegar Syndrome|thumb|Vinegar Syndrome on a PCG-C1XG]]A problem with this series and many other older ones is the so called "vinegar syndrome", which happens when the polarizer film from the LCD breaks down. This causes some nasty looking effects on the display, as well as a vinegar smell, hence the name "vinegar syndrome".

To fix this, you must replace the damaged polarizer film with a new one. A video and polarizer replacement is linked in the Resources tab.

As with a lot of old laptops, this laptop has the problem of melting rubber feet. There is no proper solution, apart from 3D-Printing the feet with TPU plastic. The STL can be found under the "Resources" tab.
==Daily Usage Today==
The PCG-C1X is definitely still usable today for basic office tasks like Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations. Retro gaming is possible, but with a very limited selection of games. Taking pictures with is would be fun and creative, with the nice rotating camera. The resolution is definitely not good by today's standards but it is fine to take some nice pictures, especially with the 360° panorama photo software. Any modern tasks like web browsing are pretty much impossible on this laptop, with the exception of very basic static HTML pages with no or very low resolution images.
==Resources==
[http://chachapi.way-nifty.com/weblog/2008/08/sony-vaio-pcg-c.html HDD replacement guide]

[https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/980928/stapa16.htm PC-Watch page]

A polarizer replacement guide will be made shortly.
==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-c1-recovery-disc PCG-C1 Recovery CDs]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-pcg-c-1-x-recovery-cds-version-g-13.0 PCG-C1X Recovery CDs]

[https://archive.org/details/thingiverse-5316865 Replacement TPU feet model by Geoff]

[https://archive.org/details/thingiverse-5319381 Blank Battery cover model by Geoff]
==Credits==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-C1

2024-08-16T15:15:37Z

WalterWhite: Added link for C1X Second Revision

=== The PCG-C1 Series contains 4 subseries: ===
<big>[[C1* (First Revision)]]</big>

<big>[[C1X* (Second Revision)]]</big>

<big>C1V** (Third Revision)</big>

<big>C1M** (Fourth Revision)</big>

<big>[[C1 (Overview)]]</big>

PCV-70/90

2024-08-16T14:47:34Z

WalterWhite: Added new specs and links

== Overview ==
[[File:VAIO PCV-90.png|thumb|374x374px|VAIO PCV-90]]
The Sony VAIO PCV-70 or PCV-90 were the first computers released by Sony under the VAIO line. Unusually for Sony, they were released in 1996 in the US and 1 year later in Japan in 1997. They were intended as computers designed for multimedia. Sony used the VAIO name for many reasons, one of them was because the VA joined together to symbolise a sine wave and the IO meaning the binary symbol for on and off, and this joined together name was supposed to represent the integration of analog and digital technology.
[[File:Vaio space 2.png|thumb|VAIO Space interface]]
The PCV series of desktops featured a unique purple colour, which stood out among the vast amounts of beige towers (keep in mind this was 2 years before the iMac G3) They often came in a bundle with a matching purple CRT monitor, keyboard and mouse. To match the multimedia theme of the computer, they came with a unique desktop replacement interface called VAIO Space, which had "3D" styled graphics and was truly unique compared to other desktop replacement offerings. They came with a fair share of multimedia features, such as a 8X CD-ROM drive standard, and a built in Yamaha YMF701 sound chip.
== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium 166/200MHz

'''Graphics:''' ATI Rage 3D (2MB VRAM)

'''Chipset:''' Intel 430HX

'''Memory:''' 16MB or 32MB EDO RAM, maximum 128MB

'''Storage:''' 2.1 or 2.5GB hard drive

'''Audio:''' 3D SRS Surround Sound

'''Weight:''' 11.57kg

'''Original OS:''' Microsoft Windows 95

'''MSRP:''' Up to $3000 for a top spec PCV-90

== Daily Usage Today ==
You can use them for some old software designed to run at the time. These days they are mostly used for retro gaming, and due to the expandability you can upgrade them and get a very good experience when gaming. These also came with a very nice sounding Yamaha sound chip, so you will get excellent sound in DOS games.

== Resources ==
=====Recovery Discs=====
These discs are not compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]], but we are working on a patcher for Windows XP recoveries.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|PCV-70 and 90 Recovery Disks||[https://archive.org/details/sony-recovery-cd-1996 Internet Archive]
|-
|PCV-70 and 90 Software
|[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcv70-pcv90-software-library Internet Archive]
|}
== Credits ==
[[wikipedia:Sony_Vaio_PCV_series|Wikipedia]]

Download drivers using Driver Scape

2023-01-30T18:17:18Z

WalterWhite: Small changes

==Introduction==
Sony decided to remove all drivers for Windows 7 and older devices, so now, downloading drivers from the original Sony website is impossible.

However, by simply using one website, you can find many of them in a few seconds.

This guide is complementary to [[Download drivers using sonyvaiodriver.com and a copy of ftp.vaio-link.com]]. '''Please use this guide if the first one does not work for you.'''

==Disclaimer==
The website we are about to use is https://www.driverscape.com.

We offer no warranty on what you will find on websites external to the VAIO Library. See [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/VAIO_Library:General_disclaimer VAIO Library's General Disclaimer] for more information.

The information we are using are considered valid at the moment of writing this guide.

==The Steps==
''We take as an example the research of all the drivers for Windows 7 of a VAIO VGN-AW21VY.''
#The first step is to find your Sony VAIO model. Most of the times, your model's name is written '''on the bezel of the display'''. '''Do not use the model name on the Sony sticker on the bottom of the machine''' (example: PCG-31111M), use the one on the bezel, and if the one on the bezel is incomplete (example: VPCZ1), you should be able to see a small white sticker on the bottom of the machine, with the full model name (example: VPCZ11Z9E).
#Now, visit https://www.driverscape.com and on the top right of the page, you should see a search bar with "Enhanced by Google" written on it. Enter the full model name of your VAIO.
#If you find your model as result of the search, click on it. In our case, there is no specific page for the VGN-AW21VY, but there is a page for the VGN-AW180AU. Since both are VGN-AW models, drivers should be very similar, if not exactly the same. '''NOTE: sometimes there will be a slash followed by a letter (like "_W") at the end of the models' name. It is just the color of the computer (for example, "_W" means white).''' The drivers are identical for every color.
#You will find a list of drivers, sometimes related to many OS versions. In our case, we want to download the drivers for Windows 7 64-bit, so we select "''Windows 7 64-bit''" on the ''Operating System'' dropdown.
#Now, simply press on the drivers' link to download them.
#Check if the downloaded file is safe with [https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload VirusTotal] , simply by dragging and dropping it into the website.
==Problems==
If you find some problems with this guide, try the steps again, step-by-step.

If you still are facing some issues, just follow the other guides [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides here] or contact us on the [https://discord.com/invite/EdccRK73nC Sony MegaServer] Discord server.

Download drivers using sonyvaiodriver.com and a copy of ftp.vaio-link.com + others

2023-01-30T18:09:03Z

WalterWhite: Small changes

==Introduction==
Sony decided to remove all drivers for Windows 7 and older devices, so now, downloading drivers from the original Sony website is impossible.

However, by simply using two websites, you can find many of them in a few seconds.

==Disclaimer==
The websites we are about to use are [http://sonyvaiodriver.com sonyvaiodriver.com] and [http://dose.0wnz.at dose.0wnz.at]. Alternatively, you can also use the [https://archive.org/details/ftp.vaio-link.com archive.org version of the Sony FTP].

We offer no warranty on what you will find on websites external to the VAIO Library. See [[VAIO Library:General disclaimer|VAIO Library's General Disclaimer]] for more informations.

The information we are using are considered valid at the moment of writing this guide.

==Download drivers from ftp.vaiolink.com==
''We take as an example the research of a NVIDIA graphics driver for a VAIO VPCZ11X9R.''

#The first step is to find your Sony VAIO model. Most of the times, your model's name is written '''on the bezel of the display'''. '''Do not use the model name on the Sony sticker on the bottom of the machine''' (example: PCG-31111M), use the one on the bezel, and if the one on the bezel is incomplete (example: VPCZ1), you should be able to see a small white sticker on the bottom of the machine, with the full model name (example: VPCZ11Z9E).
#Now, visit [http://sonyvaiodriver.com sonyvaiodriver.com] and inside the search box write your model (in this case, ''VPCZ11X9R'') and press ''"GO"''.
#You will find a list of drivers, divided by OS version. In our case, we want to download "''Preinstalled Drivers and Utilities – Graphics Driver NVIDIA"'' under ''"Sony VAIO VPCZ11X9R/B Windows 7 64 bits drivers"''.
#You can see there's a hyperlink that refers to the old Sony FTP website. This is a dead link because server has been shut down. So just right-click on it and copy the link. In our example, "<nowiki>ftp://ftp.vaiolink.com/PUB/VAIO/Original/Z11_Graphics_Driver_NVIDIA.zip</nowiki>". '''If the link does not start with "<nowiki>ftp://ftp.vaiolink.com</nowiki>", this method will not work. Please use the alternative method below.'''
#Now, paste it your browser, and simply replace ''"ftp://''" with ''"http://dose.0wnz.at/"'' and press enter.
#You are now downloading your requested driver.

== Download drivers from links other than ftp.vaiolink.com ==

# First, follow step 1 to 4 from the first method.
# If the download link for the driver you wish to download does not start with "<nowiki>ftp://ftp.vaiolink.com</nowiki>", copy over the executable name and extention from the end of the URL (example: <nowiki>http://dlv.update.sony.net/US/pc/</nowiki>'''SO-511720F03EM.EXE''').
# Google the executable name in quotes, for example '''"SO-511720F03EM.EXE"''' and download the driver from a random site. Please use [https://rebyte.me rebyte.me] or other well known sources if possible, but otherwise, download from a random site. Please exert caution when downloading from unknown sites, and run a [https://www.virustotal.com VirusTotal] check if you're uncertain (be careful, drivers can generate false-positives).

==Problems==
If you find some problems with this guide, try the steps again, step-by-step.

If you are using dose.0wnz.at, make sure that you use '''http''', not https ([http://dose.0wnz.at http://dose.0wnz.at]).

If you still are facing some issues, just follow the other guides [[Drivers Downloading Guides|here]] or contact us on the [https://discord.com/invite/EdccRK73nC Sony MegaServer] Discord server.

VGN-CS

2022-08-16T14:21:00Z

WalterWhite: Small typo

==Overview==
[[File:VGN-CS LEDs.jpg|thumb|Black VGN-CS with its LEDs]]
The Sony VAIO VGN-CS is a series of mid-range laptops released by Sony in 2008. It's the evolution of the VGN-C, released the previous year, and it included some hardware improvements such as newer models of Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs and a newer NVIDIA GPU (optional). It is a cheaper version of the VGN-CR (the other evolution of the VGN-C) as it utilises cheaper materials, such as plastic, as well as less powerful hardware to archive a cheaper price point compared to the more upscale VGN-CR.
[[File:VGN-CSp.png|thumb|Purple VGN-CS]]
It introduced a new display imaging technology, called "Sony XBRITE-ECO Technology" that allowed the display to show better images while consuming less energy.

Indeed, Sony focused a lot on the battery duration of this laptop, in order to make it more versatile. It's 5 hour battery life achieved that, to an extent.

This series of laptops was very controversial, it was appreciated for its specs and features, especially the quality of the display and the bright colors of the shell that this PC was available with, but it was strongly criticized because of its poor-quality materials (like plastic) related to its relatively high price (over 1000€) and the difficulty in finding versions with the NVIDIA GPU.[[File:VGN-CS Colours.jpg|thumb|All the colors of the VGN-CS]]

For these reasons, many people preferred to buy the VGN-CR from the previous year that had not only a better build, but also better internal parts.

The VGN-CS was offered in red, black, pink, white, purple, and gold, and it had two dynamic LEDs in the lower part of the front of the laptop (below the indicator lights) that allowed it to enlighten the place where the computer is resting to the rhythm of music playing on the PC.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Core 2 Duo T3400 2.16 GHz, T6400 2.0GHz, P8600 2.40GHz, P8700 2.53GHz, T9550 2.66GHz

'''Graphics:''' Intel GMA (Graphics Media Accelerator) 4500MHD, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS (optional and rarely available)

'''Display:''' 14.1“ 1280x800 Sony XBRITE-ECO

'''Memory:''' DDR2-SDRAM (2 slots, not soldered)

'''Storage:''' 2.5" SATA

'''Weight:''' 2.6 kg

'''Original OS:''' Windows Vista
==Daily Usage Today==
The VGN-CS can still be used today, as they are equipped with relatively powerful CPUs from the time.

It can be used for web browsing and simple programs like text editing and creative apps from around the era. Better performance can be found in the models with the NVIDIA GPU. Games from the beginning of the century can be played, but it may not handle modern ones. Cloud gamimg is more or less feasible.
==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/CS1/ Sony JP VAIO VGN-CS Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Startup Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_usersguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series User Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Operation Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_warranty.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Warranty Summary]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_safetyinformation.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Safety Information]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_opticaldiskdriverreplacement.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Optical Disk Replacement Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_harddiskreplacement.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Hard Drive Replacement Guide]
==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.

Recovery discs are not available for this series. We are currently trying our best to find them. If you have some recovery discs available, please archive them and send them to us!
==Sources==
[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VGN-CS-Series.12409.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://sony.com/ Sony]

VPCEA

2022-08-16T14:20:23Z

WalterWhite: Completed page

[[File:Vaio VPCEA.jpg|thumb|Light Blue VPCEA from different sights]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO VPCEA are a series of mid-or-low-range notebooks of the [[E (VPCE)|VPCE series]] released by Sony between April 2010 and January 2011.

Entry level of the VPCE series, they have a 14" display with a 1600x900 resolution.

Made mostly of plastic, they are distinguished by their bright colours (pink, light blue, green) in addition to the classic colours white and black.

Their other strengths are the 1st Gen Intel Core i3 processor, their ATI GPU, their multi-touch touchpad, and the built-in Dolby Home Theater v3 audio.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Intel Core i3-330M 2.13 GHz 2C/4T (but it has some variants with i3-350M, i3-370M, i3-380M, or Intel Pentium P6000)

'''Graphics''': ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145

'''RAM''': 4GB SDRAM DDR3 (up to 8GB)

'''Display''': 14" 16:9 LED 1600x900

'''Storage''': 2.5" SATA

'''Battery''': 3500 mAh (model VGP-BPS22)

'''Weight''': 2.35 kg / 82.89 oz / 5.18 pounds

'''Original OS''': Windows 7 (64 bit)
==Daily Usage Today==
This device is still usable (models with Intel Core i3) for basic tasks like web browsing and text editing today. It can also run non-resource-intensive games or cloud gaming.

On the other hand, the models with Intel Pentium (rarer) may suffer of lags and stuttering, and are usable only for really basic tasks (web browsing or text editing).

We recommend upgrading the RAM to 8 GB and to switch the mechanical hard drive to an SSD.

This device (i3 variant) will fully work on Windows 11 with proper drivers, but it may have problems with the Pentium.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/vaio/products/EB1/ Sony JP VAIO VPCEA Series (2010) Presentation Page (shared with the VPCEB)]

[https://www.sony.jp/vaio/pre_include/html/EB1/spec_vom2.html Sony JP VAIO VPCEA Series (2010) Specs Presentation Page]

[https://www.sony.jp/vaio/pre_include/html/EB4/spec_vom2.html Sony JP VAIO VPCEA Series (2011) Specs Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vpcea/VPCEA_harddiskinstructions.pdf Sony VAIO VPCEA Series Hard Disk Replacement Instructions]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vpcea/VPCEA_opticaldiskinstructions.pdf Sony VAIO VPCEA Series Optical Disk Replacement instructions]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vpcea/VPCEA_recoverybackuptroubleshoot.pdf Sony VAIO VPCEA Series Recovery, Backup, Troubleshoot Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vpcea/VPCEA_safetyinformation.pdf Sony VAIO VPCEA Series Safety Information]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vpcea/VPCEA_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VPCEA Series Startup Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vpcea/VPCEA_userguide.pdf Sony VAIO VPCEA Series User Guide]
==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.

Recovery discs are not available for this series. We are currently trying our best to find them. If you have some recovery discs available, please archive them and send them to us!

==Sources==
[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VPC-EA-Series.30487.0.html NotebookCheck] and [https://sony.com/ Sony]

Development Status

2022-08-08T19:07:42Z

WalterWhite: Moved PCG-VX in "completed"

'''This page contains all of the latest development informations of the library.'''

Development percentage (estimation): 35% complete

== Completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that have been completed. Completed pages contain the correct overview, daily usage today, specs, formatting, layout, and manuals. These pages will probably not see any more changes.

* PCG-F
* PCG-FX
* PCG-SRX
* PCG-R505
* VGN-FZ
* Z (SVZ)
* PCG-GR Series
* VGN-C
* VGN-FE
* VGN-AR
* VGN-CS
* PCG-VX

== Semi-completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that are more or less complete, but might be missing pictures, doesn't have the correct layout, misses manuals, or misses some specifications. These pages will soon be fully completed.

* PCG-QR3
* PCG-FR
* PCG-X505
* VGN-BX
* VGN-SZ
* VGN-FW
* Z1 (VPCZ1)
* E (VPCE) Series
* E (SVE) Series
* Pro (SVP) Series
* Fit 11

== WIP Pages ==
This section contains all pages in WIP (work in progress). WIP pages are pages that are not finished in terms of writing (overview, daily usage today, specs), and are considered potentially inaccurate. These pages will soon be fully completed.
* VPCZ1 Windows 7/10/11 Install Guide for a working DHGS
* Recovery Discs (misses the VPC and SV section)

== Inexistant Pages ==
All of the models that appear gray on the model list (main page) have inexistent pages. Pages for these models are not currently in writing.

Welcome to the VAIO Library

2022-08-08T19:07:16Z

WalterWhite: Added PCG-VX

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===== '''The VAIO Library is the best place to be for any VAIO related things !''' =====
Our goal is to make a wiki with all the Sony VAIO models documented, with drivers and recovery media discs available to download for free. To learn more, you can visit our [[VAIO_Library:About|about page]]. We hope you enjoy your visit on the site.

'''Please note that this site is still in heavy development. Please check [[Development Status|development status]].'''

For the moment, this site is only for laptops ! After we have completely finished documenting everything about laptops, we will start doing all-in-ones (AIO) and desktops.

For more resources about Sony VAIOs and more, see the [[Useful Resources and Links]] page.

For driver downloading guides, please see the [[Drivers Downloading Guides]] page. It also contains clean install instructions for certain models.

Recovery media discs/disks are available on the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

For supporting the VAIO Library, please take a look at our [[Donate|donations page]] ! Even small donations are appreciated.

==Sony VAIO Series List==
For series with devices that were released in different years, the series will be listed in the year of the series first appearance.
{| class="wikitable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>[[Fit (SVF) Series|Fit (SVF)]]</big>
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|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>S (SVS)</big>
|<big>[[Z (SVZ)]]</big>
|<big>[[E (SVE)]]</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|<big>Tap</big>
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|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>
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|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>F (VPCF)</big>
|[[Z1 (VPCZ1)|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>]]
|<big>[[E (VPCE)|E (VPCE)]]</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|[[S (VPCS)|<big>S (VPCS)</big>]]
|<big>B (VPCB)</big>
|<big>C (VPCC)</big>
|<big>M (VPCM)</big>
|<big>P (VPCP)</big>
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|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>VGN-NW</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>X (VPCX)</big>
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|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|[[VGN-FW|<big>VGN-FW</big>]]
|<big>[[VGN-TT]]</big>
|<big>VGN-M</big>
|<big>VGN-NS</big>
|<big>VGN-SR</big>
|<big>VGN-BZ</big>
|<big>VGN-Z</big>
|<big>[[VGN-CS]]</big>
|<big>VGN-AW</big>
|-
|<big>'''2007'''</big>
|[[VGN-FZ|<big>VGN-FZ</big>]]
|<big>VGN-NR</big>
|<big>VGN-CR</big>
|<big>VGN-TZ</big>
|<big>VGN-N</big>
|<big>VGN-C</big>
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|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|[[VGN-SZ|<big>VGN-SZ</big>]]
|[[VGN-C|<big>VGN-C</big>]]
|[[VGN-FE|<big>VGN-FE</big>]]
|[[VGN-AR|<big>VGN-AR</big>]]
|<big>VGN-FT</big>
|<big>VGN-G</big>
|<big>VGN-UX</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|[[VGN-BX|<big>VGN-BX</big>]]
|<big>VGN-FS</big>
|<big>PCG-K</big>
|<big>VGN-FJ</big>
|[[VGN-TX|<big>VGN-TX</big>]]
|<big>VGN-Y</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|[[PCG-X505|<big>PCG-X505</big>]]
|<big>VGN-A</big>
|<big>VGN-B</big>
|<big>VGN-E</big>
|<big>VGN-K</big>
|<big>VGN-S</big>
|<big>VGN-T</big>
|<big>VGN-U</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z</big>
|[[PCG-FR|<big>PCG-FR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-TR</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|<big>PCG-U</big>
|[[PCG-GR Series|<big>PCG-GR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-NV</big>
|<big>[[PCG-VX]]</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|[[PCG-R505|<big>PCG-R505</big>]]
|<big>PCG-R</big>
|<big>[[PCG-FX]]</big>
|[[PCG-SRX|<big>PCG-SRX</big>]]
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|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>PCG-XG</big>
|<big>PCG-GT</big>
|[[PCG-QR|<big>PCG-QR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-SR</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-F]]</big>
|<big>PCG-N505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z505</big>
|<big>PCG-XR</big>
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|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>PCG-C1</big>
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|<big>'''1997'''</big>
|<big>PCG-505</big>
|<big>PCG-7/8**</big>
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|}
[[File:Vaio Logo.png|thumb|99x99px|left]]

PCG-VX

2022-08-08T19:06:43Z

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[[File:PCG-VX.png|thumb|PCG-VX in Japanese Presentation PDF]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-VX Series is a range of mid-end laptops released by Sony between March and June 2002. It's one of the evolutions of the PCG-XR, released the previous year.

While the XR was offered in many different variants, one of the weak points of the VX was that it wasn't offered with different setups, and the optional were just limited to the RAM, the dual battery, and software.

Very acclaimed for its modern and thin design, its specs were considered the weak point of this laptop series.

In fact, while the competitors (e.g. IBM and Compaq) offered in their laptops one of the best GPUs in the market, the ATI Mobility Radeon, the VX had as only available GPU the Intel 815EM, low-end for 2002, making it "lose" the competition between the high-end laptops.

Analogously, this series was offered just with one CPU, the Intel Pentium, not powerful but very well developed in terms of energy management, making the VX Series one of the best in terms of battery life.

On the other hand, it was very appreciated that it was equipped with many ports (for example: firewire, USB, memory stick) and an external CD/DVD drive was included in the price. It supported Wi/Fi but didn't have Bluetooth, not even as an optional. It was already equipped with productivity software (Office) and also for video, photo, and audio editing (e.g. Photoshop, SonicStage).

For all those reasons, it can be considered a well-made but mid-range laptop.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor 850MHz-M

'''Graphics:''' Intel 815EM

'''Display:''' 14.1-inch, XGA (1024×768) TFT color LCD

'''Memory:''' SDRAM micro-DIMM (PC100)

'''Storage:''' Ultra ATA/100

'''Weight:''' 2 kg

'''Original OS:''' Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix), Windows XP Home Edition
==Daily Usage Today==
PCG-VX Series cannot handle modern programs, especially if resource-intensive. However, because they were equipped with Windows XP, some basic web browsing may still be feasible thanks to some modern browsers but still supporting XP.

Thanks also to the big community related to Windows XP, many modern programs still have a "light" version supporting XP.

Preinstalled programs can still be used today for text writing and basic photo, video, or audio editing.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-VX9/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-VX Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-VX Series Presentation PDF]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_specs.pdf PCG-VX Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_usersguide.pdf PCG-VX Series first User's Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_usersguide2.pdf PCG-VX Series second User's Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-vx/pcg-vx_warranty.pdf PCG-VX Series Warranty Information]
==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-vx-series-review/ CNET], [https://sony.com/ Sony]

File:PCG-VX.png

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WalterWhite:

PCG-VX

2022-08-07T19:16:50Z

WalterWhite: Added overview

THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY WIP

==Overview==
[[File:VGN-CS LEDs.jpg|thumb|Black VGN-CS with its LEDs]]The Sony VAIO PCG-VX Series is a range of mid-end laptops released by Sony between March and June 2002. It's one of the evolutions of the PCG-XR, released the previous year, which was offered in many different variants.

On the contrary, one of the weak points of the VX was that it wasn't offered with different setups and the optional were just limited to the RAM and software.

Very acclaimed for its modern and thin design, its specs were considered the weak point of this laptop series.

In fact, while the competitors (like IBM and Compaq) offered one of the best GPUs in the market equipped in their laptops (ATI Mobility Radeon), the VX had as only available GPU the Intel 815EM, low end for 2002, making it "lose" the competition between the high-end laptops.

Analogously, this series was offered just with one CPU, the Intel Pentium, not powerful but very well developed in terms of energy saving, making the VX Series ones of the best laptops in terms of battery life.

On the other hand, it was very appreciated that it was equipped with many ports (like firewire) and an external CD/DVD drive was included in the price. It supported Wi/Fi but didn't have Bluetooth, not even as an optional.

For all those reasons, it can be considered a well-made but mid-range laptop.

HERE
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Core 2 Duo T3400 2.16 GHz, T6400 2.0GHz, P8600 2.40GHz, P8700 2.53GHz, T9550 2.66GHz

'''Graphics:''' Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS (optional and rarely available)

'''Display:''' 14,1“ 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO

'''Memory:''' DDR2-SDRAM (2 slots, not soldered)

'''Storage:''' 2.5" SATA

'''Weight:''' 2.6 kg

'''Original OS:''' Windows Vista
==Daily Usage Today==
VGN-CS Series laptops can still be used today, as they are equipped with 2008/2009 top of the range CPUs.

It can be used for web browsing and simple programs like text writing and creative apps from around 2010, with better performance in the models with the NVIDIA GPU.

Games from 00s years can be played, but it may not handle modern videogames, still playable with cloud gaming apps.
==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/CS1/ Sony JP VAIO VGN-CS (2008) Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Startup Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_usersguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series User Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Operation Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_warranty.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Warranty Summary]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_safetyinformation.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Safety Information]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_opticaldiskdriverreplacement.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Optical Disk Replacement Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_harddiskreplacement.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Hard Drive Replacement Guide]
==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VGN-CS-Series.12409.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-VX

2022-08-07T18:20:39Z

WalterWhite: Creted the page and added the template

THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY WIP

==Overview==
[[File:VGN-CS LEDs.jpg|thumb|Black VGN-CS with its LEDs]]The Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series is a range of mid and high-end laptops released by Sony between September 2008 and April 2009. It's the evolution of the VGN-C, released the previous year, and it included some Hardware improvements (a newer model of Intel Core 2 Duo) and a newer NVIDIA GPU (as optional). It is a cheaper version of the VGN-CR (the other evolution of the VGN-C) as it utilises cheaper materials, such as plastic, as well as less powerful hardware to archive a cheaper price point in comparison to the more upscale VGN-CR. While it is cheaper, the VGN-CS can still be seen as a high-end device, thanks to its CPU and GPU, that still were ones of the best of the market.

It introduced a new display imaging technology, called "XBRITE-ECO Technology", that it allowed this computer to show better images but consuming less electricity and battery.

Indeed, Sony focused a lot on the battery duration of this laptop, in order to make it more versatile, thanks to a 5 hours battery life.

This series of laptops was very controversial, in fact it was appreciated for its specs and features, especially the quality of the display and the bright colors of the shell that this PC was available with, but it was strongly criticized because of its poor-quality materials (like plastic) related to its relatively high price (over 1000 euros) and the difficulty in finding the versions with the NVIDIA GPU.

For those reasons, many people preferred to buy the VGN-CR from the previous year that had not only better materials, but also better internal parts easily available.

The VGN-CS was offered in red, black, pink, white, and beige, and it had two dynamic LEDs in the lower part of the front of the laptop (below the keyboard) that allowed it to enlighten the place where the computer is resting to the rhythm of music playing in the PC.[[File:VGN-CS Colours.jpg|thumb|All the colors of the VGN-CS]]
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Core 2 Duo T3400 2.16 GHz, T6400 2.0GHz, P8600 2.40GHz, P8700 2.53GHz, T9550 2.66GHz

'''Graphics:''' Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS (optional and rarely available)

'''Display:''' 14,1“ 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO

'''Memory:''' DDR2-SDRAM (2 slots, not soldered)

'''Storage:''' 2.5" SATA

'''Weight:''' 2.6 kg

'''Original OS:''' Windows Vista
==Daily Usage Today==
VGN-CS Series laptops can still be used today, as they are equipped with 2008/2009 top of the range CPUs.

It can be used for web browsing and simple programs like text writing and creative apps from around 2010, with better performance in the models with the NVIDIA GPU.

Games from 00s years can be played, but it may not handle modern videogames, still playable with cloud gaming apps.
==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/CS1/ Sony JP VAIO VGN-CS (2008) Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Startup Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_usersguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series User Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Operation Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_warranty.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Warranty Summary]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_safetyinformation.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Safety Information]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_opticaldiskdriverreplacement.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Optical Disk Replacement Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_harddiskreplacement.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Hard Drive Replacement Guide]
==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VGN-CS-Series.12409.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://sony.com/ Sony]

Development Status

2022-08-07T18:19:43Z

WalterWhite: added PCG-VX in WIP

'''This page contains all of the latest development informations of the library.'''

Development percentage (estimation): 35% complete

== Completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that have been completed. Completed pages contain the correct overview, daily usage today, specs, formatting, layout, and manuals. These pages will probably not see any more changes.

* PCG-F
* PCG-FX
* PCG-SRX
* PCG-R505
* VGN-FZ
* Z (SVZ)
* PCG-GR Series
* VGN-C
* VGN-FE
* VGN-AR
* VGN-CS

== Semi-completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that are more or less complete, but might be missing pictures, doesn't have the correct layout, misses manuals, or misses some specifications. These pages will soon be fully completed.

* PCG-QR3
* PCG-FR
* PCG-X505
* VGN-BX
* VGN-SZ
* VGN-FW
* Z1 (VPCZ1)
* E (VPCE) Series
* E (SVE) Series
* Pro (SVP) Series
* Fit 11

== WIP Pages ==
This section contains all pages in WIP (work in progress). WIP pages are pages that are not finished in terms of writing (overview, daily usage today, specs), and are considered potentially inaccurate. These pages will soon be fully completed.
* VPCZ1 Windows 7/10/11 Install Guide for a working DHGS
* Recovery Discs (misses the VPC and SV section)
* PCG-VX

== Inexistant Pages ==
All of the models that appear gray on the model list (main page) have inexistent pages. Pages for these models are not currently in writing.

Development Status

2022-08-06T15:41:12Z

WalterWhite: Moved VGN-CS in "completed"

'''This page contains all of the latest development informations of the library.'''

Development percentage (estimation): 35% complete

== Completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that have been completed. Completed pages contain the correct overview, daily usage today, specs, formatting, layout, and manuals. These pages will probably not see any more changes.

* PCG-F
* PCG-FX
* PCG-SRX
* PCG-R505
* VGN-FZ
* Z (SVZ)
* PCG-GR Series
* VGN-C
* VGN-FE
* VGN-AR
* VGN-CS

== Semi-completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that are more or less complete, but might be missing pictures, doesn't have the correct layout, misses manuals, or misses some specifications. These pages will soon be fully completed.

* PCG-QR3
* PCG-FR
* PCG-X505
* VGN-BX
* VGN-SZ
* VGN-FW
* Z1 (VPCZ1)
* E (VPCE) Series
* E (SVE) Series
* Pro (SVP) Series
* Fit 11

== WIP Pages ==
This section contains all pages in WIP (work in progress). WIP pages are pages that are not finished in terms of writing (overview, daily usage today, specs), and are considered potentially inaccurate. These pages will soon be fully completed.
* VPCZ1 Windows 7/10/11 Install Guide for a working DHGS
* Recovery Discs (misses the VPC and SV section)

== Inexistant Pages ==
All of the models that appear gray on the model list (main page) have inexistent pages. Pages for these models are not currently in writing.

Welcome to the VAIO Library

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===== '''The VAIO Library is the best place to be for any VAIO related things !''' =====
Our goal is to make a wiki with all the Sony VAIO models documented, with drivers and recovery media discs available to download for free. To learn more, you can visit our [[VAIO_Library:About|about page]]. We hope you enjoy your visit on the site.

'''Please note that this site is still in heavy development. Please check [[Development Status|development status]].'''

For the moment, this site is only for laptops ! After we have completely finished documenting everything about laptops, we will start doing all-in-ones (AIO) and desktops.

For more resources about Sony VAIOs and more, see the [[Useful Resources and Links]] page.

For driver downloading guides, please see the [[Drivers Downloading Guides]] page. It also contains clean install instructions for certain models.

Recovery media discs/disks are available on the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

For supporting the VAIO Library, please take a look at our [[Donate|donations page]] ! Even small donations are appreciated.

==Sony VAIO Series List==
For series with devices that were released in different years, the series will be listed in the year of the series first appearance.
{| class="wikitable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>[[Fit (SVF) Series|Fit (SVF)]]</big>
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|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>S (SVS)</big>
|<big>[[Z (SVZ)]]</big>
|<big>[[E (SVE)]]</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|<big>Tap</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>F (VPCF)</big>
|[[Z1 (VPCZ1)|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>]]
|<big>[[E (VPCE)|E (VPCE)]]</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|[[S (VPCS)|<big>S (VPCS)</big>]]
|<big>B (VPCB)</big>
|<big>C (VPCC)</big>
|<big>M (VPCM)</big>
|<big>P (VPCP)</big>
|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>VGN-NW</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>X (VPCX)</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|[[VGN-FW|<big>VGN-FW</big>]]
|<big>[[VGN-TT]]</big>
|<big>VGN-M</big>
|<big>VGN-NS</big>
|<big>VGN-SR</big>
|<big>VGN-BZ</big>
|<big>VGN-Z</big>
|<big>[[VGN-CS]]</big>
|<big>VGN-AW</big>
|-
|<big>'''2007'''</big>
|[[VGN-FZ|<big>VGN-FZ</big>]]
|<big>VGN-NR</big>
|<big>VGN-CR</big>
|<big>VGN-TZ</big>
|<big>VGN-N</big>
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|[[VGN-SZ|<big>VGN-SZ</big>]]
|[[VGN-C|<big>VGN-C</big>]]
|[[VGN-FE|<big>VGN-FE</big>]]
|[[VGN-AR|<big>VGN-AR</big>]]
|<big>VGN-FT</big>
|<big>VGN-G</big>
|<big>VGN-UX</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|[[VGN-BX|<big>VGN-BX</big>]]
|<big>VGN-FS</big>
|<big>PCG-K</big>
|<big>VGN-FJ</big>
|[[VGN-TX|<big>VGN-TX</big>]]
|<big>VGN-Y</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|[[PCG-X505|<big>PCG-X505</big>]]
|<big>VGN-A</big>
|<big>VGN-B</big>
|<big>VGN-E</big>
|<big>VGN-K</big>
|<big>VGN-S</big>
|<big>VGN-T</big>
|<big>VGN-U</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z</big>
|[[PCG-FR|<big>PCG-FR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-TR</big>
|
|
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|
|
|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|<big>PCG-U</big>
|[[PCG-GR Series|<big>PCG-GR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-NV</big>
|<big>PCG-VX</big>
|
|
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|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|[[PCG-R505|<big>PCG-R505</big>]]
|<big>PCG-R</big>
|<big>[[PCG-FX]]</big>
|[[PCG-SRX|<big>PCG-SRX</big>]]
|
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|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>PCG-XG</big>
|<big>PCG-GT</big>
|[[PCG-QR|<big>PCG-QR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-SR</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-F]]</big>
|<big>PCG-N505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z505</big>
|<big>PCG-XR</big>
|
|
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|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>PCG-C1</big>
|
|
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|
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|-
|<big>'''1997'''</big>
|<big>PCG-505</big>
|<big>PCG-7/8**</big>
|
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|}
[[File:Vaio Logo.png|thumb|99x99px|left]]

VGN-CS

2022-08-05T19:10:20Z

WalterWhite: Ended page

==Overview==
[[File:VGN-CS LEDs.jpg|thumb|Black VGN-CS with its LEDs]]
The Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series is a range of mid and high-end laptops released by Sony between September 2008 and April 2009. It's the evolution of the VGN-C, released the previous year, and it included some Hardware improvements (a newer model of Intel Core 2 Duo) and a newer NVIDIA GPU (as optional). It is a cheaper version of the VGN-CR (the other evolution of the VGN-C) as it utilises cheaper materials, such as plastic, as well as less powerful hardware to archive a cheaper price point in comparison to the more upscale VGN-CR. While it is cheaper, the VGN-CS can still be seen as a high-end device, thanks to its CPU and GPU, that still were ones of the best of the market.

It introduced a new display imaging technology, called "XBRITE-ECO Technology", that it allowed this computer to show better images but consuming less electricity and battery.

Indeed, Sony focused a lot on the battery duration of this laptop, in order to make it more versatile, thanks to a 5 hours battery life.

This series of laptops was very controversial, in fact it was appreciated for its specs and features, especially the quality of the display and the bright colors of the shell that this PC was available with, but it was strongly criticized because of its poor-quality materials (like plastic) related to its relatively high price (over 1000 euros) and the difficulty in finding the versions with the NVIDIA GPU.

For those reasons, many people preferred to buy the VGN-CR from the previous year that had not only better materials, but also better internal parts easily available.

The VGN-CS was offered in red, black, pink, white, and beige, and it had two dynamic LEDs in the lower part of the front of the laptop (below the keyboard) that allowed it to enlighten the place where the computer is resting to the rhythm of music playing in the PC.
[[File:VGN-CS Colours.jpg|thumb|All the colors of the VGN-CS]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Core 2 Duo T3400 2.16 GHz, T6400 2.0GHz, P8600 2.40GHz, P8700 2.53GHz, T9550 2.66GHz

'''Graphics:''' Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS (optional and rarely available)

'''Display:''' 14,1“ 1280x800 XBRITE-ECO

'''Memory:''' DDR2-SDRAM (2 slots, not soldered)

'''Storage:''' 2.5" SATA

'''Weight:''' 2.6 kg

'''Original OS:''' Windows Vista
==Daily Usage Today==
VGN-CS Series laptops can still be used today, as they are equipped with 2008/2009 top of the range CPUs.

It can be used for web browsing and simple programs like text writing and creative apps from around 2010, with better performance in the models with the NVIDIA GPU.

Games from 00s years can be played, but it may not handle modern videogames, still playable with cloud gaming apps.
==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/CS1/ Sony JP VAIO VGN-CS (2008) Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Startup Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-csseries_usersguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series User Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Operation Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_warranty.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Warranty Summary]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_safetyinformation.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Safety Information]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_opticaldiskdriverreplacement.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Optical Disk Replacement Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-cs/vgn-cs_harddiskreplacement.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series Hard Drive Replacement Guide]
==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Vaio-VGN-CS-Series.12409.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://sony.com/ Sony]

File:VGN-CS Colours.jpg

2022-08-05T19:09:44Z

WalterWhite:

VGN-CS Colours

File:VGN-CS LEDs.jpg

2022-08-05T19:08:51Z

WalterWhite:

VGN-CS LEDs

VGN-CS

2022-08-04T19:15:51Z

WalterWhite: Added specs and more info

=== WIP ===

==Overview==
[[File:Vaio VGN-FZ 1.jpg|alt=A VGN-FZ with its original factory stickers|thumb|A VGN-FZ with its original factory stickers]][[File:Vaio VGN-FZ 2.jpg|alt=Another VGN-FZ|thumb|Another VGN-FZ]]The Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series is a range of mid and high-end laptops released by Sony between September 2008 and April 2009. It's the evolution of the VGN-C, released the previous year, and it included some Hardware improvements (a newer model of Intel Core 2 Duo) and a newer NVIDIA GPU (as optional). It is a cheaper version of the VGN-CR (the other evolution of the VGN-C) as it utilises cheaper materials, such as plastic, as well as less powerful hardware to archive a cheaper price point in comparison to the more upscale VGN-CR. While it is cheaper, the VGN-CS can still be seen as a high-end device, thanks to its CPU and GPU, that still were ones of the best of the market.

It introduced a new display imaging technology, called "XBRITE-ECO Technology", that it allowed this computer to show better images but consuming less electricity and battery.

Indeed, Sony focussed a lo on the battery duration of this laptop, in order to make it more versatile, thanks to a 5 hours battery life.

HERE

They included features like a bigger 15.4“ screen, better dedicated GPUs and on higher-end models, Blu-Ray drives. Even though most models had a 1080p Full HD sticker, their displays only were 1280x800, and they were criticized for being too low resolution. To truly enjoy the FZs movieplaying capabilities, one was able to use the HDMI port to connect the device to an external monitor, for the ultimate Blu-Ray experience.

The FZ Series also featured a wide range of ports, including three USB 2.0, FireWire, ExpressCard, Memory Stick and an SD Card slot. The FZs biggest drawbacks where it’s short battery life, lasting only 1 hour and 38 minutes while watching DVDs. The other big issue were the 8000 series NVIDIA video cards, which were prone to failure under heavy use (see Problems section below). Today you can easily find many FZs with broken 8400 or 8600 GPUs. Alternativly an iGPU model was offered, which used Intel's GMA X3100 iGPU. These models are rarer to get, but are way more reliable then NVIDIA laptops.
==Specs==
DONE

'''Processor:''' Intel Core 2 Duo T3400 2.16 GHz, T6400 2.0GHz, P8600 2.40GHz, P8700 2.53GHz, T9550 2.66GHz

'''Graphics:''' Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS (optional and rarely available)

'''Display:''' 14,1“ 1280x800 CCFL

'''Memory:''' DDR2-SDRAM (2 slots, not soldered)

'''Storage:''' 2.5" SATA

'''Weight:''' 2.6 kg
==Problems==
The FZ series all have a very unfourtunate problem. Most models contain an NVIDIA 8 series GPU. The NVIDIA 8 series of GPUs are known for their 100% failure rate because of a manufacturing problem from NVIDIA, and the FZ is not an exception to that. All NVIDIA 8 series chips on every single FZs with dedicated GPUs are affected by this problem. You do not have a graphics switch on the FZ, so you always run on the dedicated GPU.

'''Symptoms of this problem are:'''
*black screen when turning on the device (device is not booting up, it has not passed the power-on self-test)
*artifacts on the display
*not being able to successfully install GPU drivers
*unable to boot into Linux (distros with proper GPU drivers)
There is no real permanent solution to this problem. One temporary solution would be a reflow (see our upcoming NVIDIA 8 series reflow guide), one more permanent but still temporary solution is a reball or chip replacement. However, all of these methods requires a precise hot air station, BGA No-Clean flux, and some experience (practicing on a junk board is a good start).
==Daily Usage Today==
Thanks to its powerful hardware for the time, it is still pretty useful for current day usage. Web browsing and text editing is easily doable on these devices. Older games will also run fine on dedicated GPU models, though modern games will struggle or outright not work. iGPU models will struggle to run old games, but it's better to have a working laptop that is less powerful, than a broken device.
==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/FZ2/ Sony JP VAIO VGN-FZ Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Startup Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Operation Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_warranty.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Warranty Summary]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_accessoriesguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Accessories Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_safety.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Safety Information]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_cpsc.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series CPSC Tips on Notebook Computer Use]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_instantmode.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Instant Mode Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_hddguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series HDD Replacement Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_schematics.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Schematics (MBX-165 Foxconn MS90 REV 1.0)]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz150e_specs.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ150E Specifications Sheet]
==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-system-recovery-dvd-vgn-fz-200-e-recoverydisc-1 Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Recovery Discs]

It is highly likely that these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://www.notebookcheck.com/Sony-Vaio-VGN-FZ-Serie.5403.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://sony.com/ Sony] and [[wikipedia:Sony_Vaio_FZ_series|Wikipedia]]

VGN-CS

2022-08-04T16:53:05Z

WalterWhite: First part done

=== WIP ===

==Overview==
[[File:Vaio VGN-FZ 1.jpg|alt=A VGN-FZ with its original factory stickers|thumb|A VGN-FZ with its original factory stickers]][[File:Vaio VGN-FZ 2.jpg|alt=Another VGN-FZ|thumb|Another VGN-FZ]]The Sony VAIO VGN-CS Series is a range of high-end laptops released by Sony between September 2008 and April 2009. It's the evolution of the VGN-C, released the previous year, and it included some Hardware improvements (a newer model of Intel Core 2 Duo) and a newer NVIDIA GPU (as optional). It is a cheaper version of the VGN-CR (the other evolution of the VGN-C) as it utilises cheaper materials, such as plastic, as well as less powerful hardware to archive a cheaper price point in comparison to the more upscale VGN-CR. While it is cheaper, the VGN-CS can still be seen as a high-end device, thanks to its CPU and GPU, that still were ones of the best of the market.

HERE

They included features like a bigger 15.4“ screen, better dedicated GPUs and on higher-end models, Blu-Ray drives. Even though most models had a 1080p Full HD sticker, their displays only were 1280x800, and they were criticized for being too low resolution. To truly enjoy the FZs movieplaying capabilities, one was able to use the HDMI port to connect the device to an external monitor, for the ultimate Blu-Ray experience.

The FZ Series also featured a wide range of ports, including three USB 2.0, FireWire, ExpressCard, Memory Stick and an SD Card slot. The FZs biggest drawbacks where it’s short battery life, lasting only 1 hour and 38 minutes while watching DVDs. The other big issue were the 8000 series NVIDIA video cards, which were prone to failure under heavy use (see Problems section below). Today you can easily find many FZs with broken 8400 or 8600 GPUs. Alternativly an iGPU model was offered, which used Intel's GMA X3100 iGPU. These models are rarer to get, but are way more reliable then NVIDIA laptops.
==Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, T7250, T7500, T7700, T8100, T8300, T9300, T9500 (not soldered)

'''Graphics:''' NVIDIA GeForce 8400M or 8600M GS or GT, '''or''' Intel GMA X3100 (IGP is disabled on models with dedicated GPUs)

'''Display:''' 15,4“ 1280x800 CCFL

'''Memory:''' DDR2 (2 slots, not soldered)

'''Storage:''' 2.5" SATA

'''Weight:''' 2.6 to 2.8 kg
==Problems==
The FZ series all have a very unfourtunate problem. Most models contain an NVIDIA 8 series GPU. The NVIDIA 8 series of GPUs are known for their 100% failure rate because of a manufacturing problem from NVIDIA, and the FZ is not an exception to that. All NVIDIA 8 series chips on every single FZs with dedicated GPUs are affected by this problem. You do not have a graphics switch on the FZ, so you always run on the dedicated GPU.

'''Symptoms of this problem are:'''
*black screen when turning on the device (device is not booting up, it has not passed the power-on self-test)
*artifacts on the display
*not being able to successfully install GPU drivers
*unable to boot into Linux (distros with proper GPU drivers)
There is no real permanent solution to this problem. One temporary solution would be a reflow (see our upcoming NVIDIA 8 series reflow guide), one more permanent but still temporary solution is a reball or chip replacement. However, all of these methods requires a precise hot air station, BGA No-Clean flux, and some experience (practicing on a junk board is a good start).
==Daily Usage Today==
Thanks to its powerful hardware for the time, it is still pretty useful for current day usage. Web browsing and text editing is easily doable on these devices. Older games will also run fine on dedicated GPU models, though modern games will struggle or outright not work. iGPU models will struggle to run old games, but it's better to have a working laptop that is less powerful, than a broken device.
==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/FZ2/ Sony JP VAIO VGN-FZ Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Startup Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Operation Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_warranty.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Warranty Summary]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_accessoriesguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Accessories Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_safety.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Safety Information]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_cpsc.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series CPSC Tips on Notebook Computer Use]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_instantmode.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Instant Mode Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_hddguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series HDD Replacement Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_schematics.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Schematics (MBX-165 Foxconn MS90 REV 1.0)]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz150e_specs.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ150E Specifications Sheet]
==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-system-recovery-dvd-vgn-fz-200-e-recoverydisc-1 Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Recovery Discs]

It is highly likely that these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://www.notebookcheck.com/Sony-Vaio-VGN-FZ-Serie.5403.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://sony.com/ Sony] and [[wikipedia:Sony_Vaio_FZ_series|Wikipedia]]

Development Status

2022-08-04T16:27:08Z

WalterWhite: added VGN-AR

'''This page contains all of the latest development informations of the library.'''

Development percentage (estimation): 35% complete

== Completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that have been completed. Completed pages contain the correct overview, daily usage today, specs, formatting, layout, and manuals. These pages will probably not see any more changes.

* PCG-F
* PCG-FX
* PCG-SRX
* PCG-R505
* VGN-FZ
* Z (SVZ)
* PCG-GR Series
* VGN-C
* VGN-FE
* VGN-AR

== Semi-completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that are more or less complete, but might be missing pictures, doesn't have the correct layout, misses manuals, or misses some specifications. These pages will soon be fully completed.

* PCG-QR3
* PCG-FR
* PCG-X505
* VGN-BX
* VGN-SZ
* VGN-FW
* Z1 (VPCZ1)
* E (VPCE) Series
* E (SVE) Series
* Pro (SVP) Series
* Fit 11

== WIP Pages ==
This section contains all pages in WIP (work in progress). WIP pages are pages that are not finished in terms of writing (overview, daily usage today, specs), and are considered potentially inaccurate. These pages will soon be fully completed.
* VPCZ1 Windows 7/10/11 Install Guide for a working DHGS
* Recovery Discs (misses the VPC and SV section)
* VGN-CS

== Inexistant Pages ==
All of the models that appear gray on the model list (main page) have inexistent pages. Pages for these models are not currently in writing.

VGN-CS

2022-08-04T16:24:40Z

WalterWhite: added page and the layout

== WIP ==

==Overview==
[[File:Vaio VGN-FZ 1.jpg|alt=A VGN-FZ with its original factory stickers|thumb|A VGN-FZ with its original factory stickers]][[File:Vaio VGN-FZ 2.jpg|alt=Another VGN-FZ|thumb|Another VGN-FZ]]The Sony VAIO FZ Series is a range of high-end laptops released by Sony in 2007 and replaced in 2008. It replaced its predecessor, the VAIO FE Series. The FZ was later replaced by the FW Series.

They included features like a bigger 15.4“ screen, better dedicated GPUs and on higher-end models, Blu-Ray drives. Even though most models had a 1080p Full HD sticker, their displays only were 1280x800, and they were criticized for being too low resolution. To truly enjoy the FZs movieplaying capabilities, one was able to use the HDMI port to connect the device to an external monitor, for the ultimate Blu-Ray experience.

The FZ Series also featured a wide range of ports, including three USB 2.0, FireWire, ExpressCard, Memory Stick and an SD Card slot. The FZs biggest drawbacks where it’s short battery life, lasting only 1 hour and 38 minutes while watching DVDs. The other big issue were the 8000 series NVIDIA video cards, which were prone to failure under heavy use (see Problems section below). Today you can easily find many FZs with broken 8400 or 8600 GPUs. Alternativly an iGPU model was offered, which used Intel's GMA X3100 iGPU. These models are rarer to get, but are way more reliable then NVIDIA laptops.
==Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, T7250, T7500, T7700, T8100, T8300, T9300, T9500 (not soldered)

'''Graphics:''' NVIDIA GeForce 8400M or 8600M GS or GT, '''or''' Intel GMA X3100 (IGP is disabled on models with dedicated GPUs)

'''Display:''' 15,4“ 1280x800 CCFL

'''Memory:''' DDR2 (2 slots, not soldered)

'''Storage:''' 2.5" SATA

'''Weight:''' 2.6 to 2.8 kg
==Problems==
The FZ series all have a very unfourtunate problem. Most models contain an NVIDIA 8 series GPU. The NVIDIA 8 series of GPUs are known for their 100% failure rate because of a manufacturing problem from NVIDIA, and the FZ is not an exception to that. All NVIDIA 8 series chips on every single FZs with dedicated GPUs are affected by this problem. You do not have a graphics switch on the FZ, so you always run on the dedicated GPU.

'''Symptoms of this problem are:'''
*black screen when turning on the device (device is not booting up, it has not passed the power-on self-test)
*artifacts on the display
*not being able to successfully install GPU drivers
*unable to boot into Linux (distros with proper GPU drivers)
There is no real permanent solution to this problem. One temporary solution would be a reflow (see our upcoming NVIDIA 8 series reflow guide), one more permanent but still temporary solution is a reball or chip replacement. However, all of these methods requires a precise hot air station, BGA No-Clean flux, and some experience (practicing on a junk board is a good start).
==Daily Usage Today==
Thanks to its powerful hardware for the time, it is still pretty useful for current day usage. Web browsing and text editing is easily doable on these devices. Older games will also run fine on dedicated GPU models, though modern games will struggle or outright not work. iGPU models will struggle to run old games, but it's better to have a working laptop that is less powerful, than a broken device.
==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/FZ2/ Sony JP VAIO VGN-FZ Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_startupguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Startup Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Operation Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_warranty.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Warranty Summary]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_accessoriesguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Accessories Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_safety.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Safety Information]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_cpsc.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series CPSC Tips on Notebook Computer Use]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_instantmode.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Instant Mode Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_hddguide.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series HDD Replacement Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz_schematics.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Series Schematics (MBX-165 Foxconn MS90 REV 1.0)]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/vgn-fz/vgn-fz150e_specs.pdf Sony VAIO VGN-FZ150E Specifications Sheet]
==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-system-recovery-dvd-vgn-fz-200-e-recoverydisc-1 Sony VAIO VGN-FZ Recovery Discs]

It is highly likely that these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://www.notebookcheck.com/Sony-Vaio-VGN-FZ-Serie.5403.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://sony.com/ Sony] and [[wikipedia:Sony_Vaio_FZ_series|Wikipedia]]

Development Status

2022-08-04T16:21:36Z

WalterWhite: added VGN-CS in WIP

'''This page contains all of the latest development informations of the library.'''

Development percentage (estimation): 35% complete

== Completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that have been completed. Completed pages contain the correct overview, daily usage today, specs, formatting, layout, and manuals. These pages will probably not see any more changes.

* PCG-F
* PCG-FX
* PCG-SRX
* PCG-R505
* VGN-FZ
* Z (SVZ)
* PCG-GR Series
* VGN-C
* VGN-FE

== Semi-completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that are more or less complete, but might be missing pictures, doesn't have the correct layout, misses manuals, or misses some specifications. These pages will soon be fully completed.

* PCG-QR3
* PCG-FR
* PCG-X505
* VGN-BX
* VGN-SZ
* VGN-FW
* Z1 (VPCZ1)
* E (VPCE) Series
* E (SVE) Series
* Pro (SVP) Series
* Fit 11

== WIP Pages ==
This section contains all pages in WIP (work in progress). WIP pages are pages that are not finished in terms of writing (overview, daily usage today, specs), and are considered potentially inaccurate. These pages will soon be fully completed.
* VPCZ1 Windows 7/10/11 Install Guide for a working DHGS
* Recovery Discs (misses the VPC and SV section)
* VGN-CS

== Inexistant Pages ==
All of the models that appear gray on the model list (main page) have inexistent pages. Pages for these models are not currently in writing.

Development Status

2022-08-04T16:19:52Z

WalterWhite: added PCG-FX

'''This page contains all of the latest development informations of the library.'''

Development percentage (estimation): 35% complete

== Completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that have been completed. Completed pages contain the correct overview, daily usage today, specs, formatting, layout, and manuals. These pages will probably not see any more changes.

* PCG-F
* PCG-FX
* PCG-SRX
* PCG-R505
* VGN-FZ
* Z (SVZ)
* PCG-GR Series
* VGN-C
* VGN-FE

== Semi-completed Pages ==
This section contains all pages that are more or less complete, but might be missing pictures, doesn't have the correct layout, misses manuals, or misses some specifications. These pages will soon be fully completed.

* PCG-QR3
* PCG-FR
* PCG-X505
* VGN-BX
* VGN-SZ
* VGN-FW
* Z1 (VPCZ1)
* E (VPCE) Series
* E (SVE) Series
* Pro (SVP) Series
* Fit 11

== WIP Pages ==
This section contains all pages in WIP (work in progress). WIP pages are pages that are not finished in terms of writing (overview, daily usage today, specs), and are considered potentially inaccurate. These pages will soon be fully completed.
* VPCZ1 Windows 7/10/11 Install Guide for a working DHGS
* Recovery Discs (misses the VPC and SV section)

== Inexistant Pages ==
All of the models that appear gray on the model list (main page) have inexistent pages. Pages for these models are not currently in writing.

PCG-FX

2022-08-03T19:11:41Z

WalterWhite: added another recovery disc

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Celeron 600 MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds for the 15"

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].

PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-FX

2022-08-03T19:05:10Z

WalterWhite: Small typo

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Celeron 600 MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds for the 15"

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-FX

2022-08-03T19:04:24Z

WalterWhite: added Celeron CPU

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Celeron 600 MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds for the 15"

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Manual for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Manual for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-FX

2022-08-03T19:02:58Z

WalterWhite: typo

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds for the 15"

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Manual for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Manual for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-FX

2022-08-03T19:01:26Z

WalterWhite: Ended page

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds for the 15"

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Manual for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Manual for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf][https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-F

2022-06-01T16:04:02Z

WalterWhite: grammar

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" 1024x768 display, with an active-matrix or passive-matrix display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''' : NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''' : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources ==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-f/ Sony VAIO PCG-F Series user manuals and specifications]
== Recovery Discs==
PCG-F recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 Internet Archive].

PCG-F540 drivers are available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-540-drivers Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

PCG-FX

2022-06-01T16:02:57Z

WalterWhite: more specs in daily usage

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds for the 15"

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/ Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series user manuals and specifications]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-FX

2022-06-01T16:00:50Z

WalterWhite: added specs

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds for the 15"

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/ Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series user manuals and specifications]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-FX

2022-06-01T15:59:36Z

WalterWhite: grammar

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/ Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series user manuals and specifications]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-FX

2022-06-01T15:58:50Z

WalterWhite: grammar

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them a true replacement to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/ Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series user manuals and specifications]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

Welcome to the VAIO Library

2022-06-01T15:58:06Z

WalterWhite: added PCG-FX

[[File:VAIO Library Logo 2.png|thumb]]
[[File:VAIO 1998 Wallpaper cropped 3.png|thumb]]

===== '''The VAIO Library is the best place to be for any VAIO related things !''' =====
Our goal is to make a Wiki with all the Sony VAIO models documented, with drivers and recovery media discs available to download for free. To learn more, you can visit our [[VAIO_Library:About|about page]]. We hope you enjoy your visit on the site.

'''Please note that this site is still in heavy development.'''

For the moment, this site is only for laptops ! After we have completely finished documenting everything about laptops, we will start doing all-in-ones (AIO) and desktops.

For more resources about Sony VAIOs and more, see the [[Useful Resources and Links]] page.

For driver downloading guides, please see the [[Drivers Downloading Guides]] page. It also contains clean install instructions for certain models.

Recovery media discs/disks are available on the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

==Sony VAIO Series List==
For series with devices that were released in different years, the series will be listed in the year of the series first appearance.
{| class="wikitable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>[[Fit (SVF) Series|Fit (SVF)]]</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>S (SVS)</big>
|<big>Z (SVZ)</big>
|<big>[[E (SVE)]]</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|<big>Tap</big>
|
|
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|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>
|
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|
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|-
|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>F (VPCF)</big>
|[[Z1 (VPCZ1)|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>]]
|<big>[[E (VPCE)|E (VPCE)]]</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|[[S (VPCS)|<big>S (VPCS)</big>]]
|<big>B (VPCB)</big>
|<big>C (VPCC)</big>
|<big>M (VPCM)</big>
|<big>P (VPCP)</big>
|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>VGN-NW</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>X (VPCX)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|[[VGN-FW|<big>VGN-FW</big>]]
|<big>VGN-TT</big>
|<big>VGN-M</big>
|<big>VGN-NS</big>
|<big>VGN-SR</big>
|<big>VGN-BZ</big>
|<big>VGN-Z</big>
|<big>VGN-CS</big>
|<big>VGN-AW</big>
|-
|<big>'''2007'''</big>
|[[VGN-FZ|<big>VGN-FZ</big>]]
|<big>VGN-NR</big>
|<big>VGN-CR</big>
|<big>VGN-TZ</big>
|<big>VGN-N</big>
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|[[VGN-SZ|<big>VGN-SZ</big>]]
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|<big>VGN-FE</big>
|<big>VGN-AR</big>
|<big>VGN-TX</big>
|<big>VGN-FT</big>
|<big>VGN-G</big>
|<big>VGN-UX</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|[[VGN-BX|<big>VGN-BX</big>]]
|<big>VGN-FS</big>
|<big>PCG-K</big>
|<big>VGN-FJ</big>
|<big>VGN-TX</big>
|<big>VGN-Y</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|[[PCG-X505|<big>PCG-X505</big>]]
|<big>VGN-A</big>
|<big>VGN-B</big>
|<big>VGN-E</big>
|<big>VGN-K</big>
|<big>VGN-S</big>
|<big>VGN-T</big>
|<big>VGN-U</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z</big>
|[[PCG-FR|<big>PCG-FR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-TR</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|<big>PCG-U</big>
|[[PCG-GR|<big>PCG-GR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-NV</big>
|<big>PCG-VX</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|[[PCG-R505|<big>PCG-R505</big>]]
|<big>PCG-R</big>
|<big>[[PCG-FX]]</big>
|[[PCG-SRX|<big>PCG-SRX</big>]]
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>PCG-XG</big>
|<big>PCG-GT</big>
|[[PCG-QR|<big>PCG-QR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-SR</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-F]]</big>
|<big>PCG-N505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z505</big>
|<big>PCG-XR</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>PCG-C1</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1997'''</big>
|<big>PCG-505</big>
|<big>PCG-7/8**</big>
|
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|
|}
[[File:Vaio Logo.png|thumb|99x99px|left]]

PCG-FX

2022-06-01T15:57:12Z

WalterWhite: added image

[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon its release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them a true replacement to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/ Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series user manuals and specifications]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

File:PCG-FX.png

2022-06-01T15:56:32Z

WalterWhite:

PCG-FX product tour

PCG-FX

2022-06-01T15:40:28Z

WalterWhite: First version

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range|link=https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/File:PCG-F590K.png]]
==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, and they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon its release because of their style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them a true replacement to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported also dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999|link=https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/File:PCG-F180.png]]
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium III 900 MHz, 1 GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4 GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''' : Intel 815EM graphics chip with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) with TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation

'''Weight''' : 2.9 kg / 102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds for 14.1", 3.4 kg / 119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000|link=https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/File:Pcgf540k_data_sheet.png]]
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/ Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series user manuals and specifications]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-FX150 recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-FX

2022-05-30T17:06:15Z

WalterWhite: First draft, missing parts

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range|link=https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/File:PCG-F590K.png]]
==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX are a series of mid and high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], it was one of the best models of the 2001-2002 lineup, they have a 14.1" or a 15" XGA TFT display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, it was acclaimed upon its release because of its style and portability.

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive, so that the less experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap those parts.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them a true replacement to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

They were very expensive to buy outside the United States and Japan, because they were imported from those countries, increasing an already very high price (around 1500-2000 US$ in the United States).

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, and they supported dual-battery operation.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.

HERE[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999|link=https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/File:PCG-F180.png]]
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''' : NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''' : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000|link=https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/File:Pcgf540k_data_sheet.png]]
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-f/ Sony VAIO PCG-F Series user manuals and specifications]
==Recovery Discs==
PCG-F recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 Internet Archive].

PCG-F540 drivers are available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-540-drivers Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

WIP

PCG-F

2022-05-11T19:22:02Z

WalterWhite:

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" 1024x768 display, with an active-matrix or passive-matrix display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, it was acclaimed upon its release because of its style and portability.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them a true replacement to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''' : NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''' : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources ==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/walterwhite/manuals/pcg-f/ Primary user manuals and specifications] (from ManualsLib and Sony.com)
== Recovery Discs==
PCG-F630 recovery disk is available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 Internet Archive].

PCG-F540 drivers are available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-540-drivers Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

PCG-F

2022-05-11T19:21:00Z

WalterWhite: added resources

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" 1024x768 display, with an active-matrix or passive-matrix display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, it was acclaimed upon its release because of its style and portability.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them a true replacement to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''' : NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''' : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources ==
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/walterwhite/manuals/pcg-f/ Primary user manuals and specifications]
== Recovery Discs==
PCG-F630 recovery disk is available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 Internet Archive].

PCG-F540 drivers are available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-540-drivers Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

PCG-FR (Intel)

2022-05-11T19:18:49Z

WalterWhite: grammar

[[File:PCG-FR Intel.jpg|thumb|PCG-FR (Intel)]]
[[File:FR 2x.jpg|alt=A PCG-FR in a japanese Ad|thumb|385x385px|PCG-FR JP]]

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (Intel) was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.

They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking.

They featured Desktop Intel Pentium 4 CPUs (lower-end models featured Mobile and Desktop Celerons), and they were highly criticized for their poor graphics performance, which even then, wasn't able to run games properly.

They had a super nice blue finish, that looks better in person than in pictures. Build quality was excellent, as is VAIO's tradition.

They can be easily differentiated from the AMD variant by the little silver line on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' 2.4, 2.66, 2.8GHz Desktop Intel Pentium 4, or 2.2GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4, or 2.4, 2.6GHz Desktop Intel Celeron, or 2.0, 2.2GHz Mobile Intel Celeron

'''Graphics:''' 183MHz ATI Radeon IGP 345M

'''VRAM:''' 64MB DDR (Up to 128MB)

'''Memory:''' DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE HDD

'''Ports:''' 3x USB 2.0; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

'''Additional Devices:''' 1x 3.5", 1.44MB floppy drive; 1x DVD-R/CD-RW optical drive; 1x Memory Stick slot (works with MS, MS Pro and MagicGate MS)

'''Connectivity:''' 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

'''Display:''' 15" 1024x768 (XGA), Ultrabright (Onyx Black), 4:3 TFT panel

'''Weight:''' 3.6kg (over 7.94 lb)

'''Battery life:''' 1.5h

== Daily Usage Today ==
These machines can be used for light modern office tasks, like text editing. Web browsing is doable on a browser like MyPal on XP, or on light Linux. Any sort of gaming cannot be done. Typing on these machines is a pleasure, with their excellent keyboard.

== Resources ==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR77E/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FR (Intel) Presentation Web Pages] (it's awesome)

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfr_intelservicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR (Intel) Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv28_specifications.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FRV28 Marketing Specifications]

==Downloads==
PCG-FR (Intel) recovery discs are available [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-frv30 here]. These discs have not yet been cracked to work on other models of the PCG-FR Series, so they only work on the PCG-FRV30, for now.

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.

== Sources ==
Pictures: [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Picture Nr1]

PCG-FR (AMD)

2022-05-11T19:18:22Z

WalterWhite: grammar

[[File:FR 2x.jpg|alt=A PCG-FR in a japanese Ad|thumb|368x368px|PCG-FR JP]]

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) was a series of mid-to-high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.

They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking.

They featured a mobile AMD Athlon XP CPU, a downgrade over the Desktop Intel Pentium 4 found on the Intel variants. However, in exchange, you recieved a better GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go, which is still pretty basic and not intended for gaming.

They had a super nice blue finish, that looks better in person than in pictures. Build quality was excellent, as is VAIO's tradition.

They can be easily differentiated from the Intel variant by the little silver line on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that, but Intel variants do.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''<big>Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105, so CPUs are subject to slight changes</big>'''

'''Processor:''' 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A)

'''Graphics:''' 190MHz NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go

'''VRAM:''' 64MB DDR

'''Memory:''' DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE HDD

'''Ports:''' 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

'''Additional Devices:''' 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive

'''Connectivity:''' 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

'''Display:''' 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel

'''Weight:''' over 3kg (over 6.6lb)

'''Battery life:''' about 2h

== Daily Usage Today ==
These machines can be used for light modern office tasks, like text editing. Web browsing is doable on a browser like MyPal on XP, or on light Linux. Any sort of gaming cannot be done. Typing on these machines is a pleasure, with their excellent keyboard.

==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) Presentation Web Pages] (it's awesome)

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfr130_specifications.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR130 Marketing Specifications]

==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. PCG-FR recovery discs are available for Intel variants.

==Sources==
Pictures: [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Picture Nr1]

PCG-GRT

2022-05-11T15:54:02Z

WalterWhite:

==Summary==
[[File:SONY-VAIO-GRT796SP-m.jpg|alt=A 16" PCG-GRT|thumb|A 16" PCG-GRT]]
The Sony VAIO PCG-GRT Series was a multimedia focused desktop replacement laptop launched by Sony in the year 2002. With its size of 14.1 by 11.9 by 1.9 Inches (35.8 by 30.2 by 2.8 Centimeters) and weight of up to 9.1 Pounds (4.1 Kilogram), it is clear that the PCG-GRT was designed to be stationary. This is also complimented by the rather small battery, lasting only 90 minutes, as reported by CNET. Though a second Battery could be installed making the quite unportable Laptop a little bit more portable.
[[File:Grt55e b-2748598484.jpg|alt=A 15" PCG-GRT, evidenced by the edge-to-edge keyboard|thumb|A 15" PCG-GRT, evidenced by the edge-to-edge keyboard]]
Thanks to its size, the GRT was able to pack a lot of features such as a choice of a CD-RW/DVD-ROM or a DVD+-RW, dedicated volume and TV-control keys, FireWire, S-Video and AV input, CHF/UHF input, a single PC Card slot and a Memory Stick slot. The Ports on the backside include a NTSC video-out, an 10/100 Ethernet port, a 56Kbps Modem, as well as a microphone and headphone connectors and 3 USB 2.0 ports. The PCG-GRT was also able to receive, record and save TV Programs, storing them on a choice of 40, 60 or 80GB HDDs.

The Desktop replacement was available in two choices of screen size: 15" or 16.1". Depending on the buyers' choice, this Vaio was shipped with a Nvidia GeForce 420 Go in the 15" version, and with a more powerful Nvidia GeForce FX Go 5600 in the 16.1" one. The screen size could be optioned out between the smallest 1024x768 to the biggest 1600x1200 panel. This was paired up with a range of either desktop Pentium 4s, mobile Pentium 4s or a mobile Celeron and a choice between 256MB, 512MB, or even 1GB of DDR-SDRAM Memory, making the PCG-GRT a very powerful Laptop for those times.

Buyers' choice of operating system from the factory was either Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows 2000. Together with the OS also came a plethora of multimedia applications, including PictureGear Studio, Giga Pocket (used for TV recording), SonicStage and DVGate.

==Specifications==
Processor: Northwood Pentium 4 (2.4, 2.66, 2.8 GHz) | Mobile Pentium 4 (2.2, 2.4, 2.6 Ghz) | Mobile Celeron (2.0 Ghz)

Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 420 Go 32MB | Nvidia Geforce FX Go 5600 64MB

Display: 15": 1024x768 | 16.1": 1400 x 1050 ( SXGA+ ), 1600 x 1200 ( UXGA )

RAM: up to 1GB of DDR-SDRAM, 2 Ram slots

Storage: 2.5" IDE Drive

OS: Windows XP Home/ Professional, Windows 2000

Weight: 4.1 Kilogram (9.1 Pounds)

==Daily Use==
Today the PCG-GRT is definitely still usable, in the same vein as any other XP computer from that time. Thanks to its decent hardware, playing 3D games from around that time should be no problem. With software such as MyPal internet browsing should still be possible. Just beware since XP has lost support in 2014.

==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also available, and will be downloadable very soon.

Operating manual as PDF can be found here: [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/Z017/Z017834111.PDF from Sony]

==Sources==
[https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-vaio-grt-series-pcggrt270g-review/ CNET], [https://specspro.net/laptops/2810-sony-vaio-grt-series/?currency=eur&country=de/ specspro.net], [https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/Z017/Z017834111.PDF Sony] and [https://icecat.biz/p/sony/3s015690135f/notebooks-vaio+grt995mp+p4-2.8g-95278.html icecat]

Images: 15" PCG-GRT: [http://cspworld.web.fc2.com/computer.htm cspworld], 16" PCG-GRT: [https://notebook.cz/clanky/recenze-notebook/2003/sony_vaio_grt notebook.cz]

PCG-F

2022-05-09T20:39:43Z

WalterWhite:

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" 1024x768 display, with an active-matrix or passive-matrix display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, it was acclaimed upon its release because of its style and portability.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them a true replacement to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''' : NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''' : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
== Recovery Discs==
PCG-F630 recovery disk is available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 Internet Archive].

PCG-F540 drivers are available on the [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-540-drivers Internet Archive].
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

PCG-F

2022-05-09T20:34:06Z

WalterWhite: grammar

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" 1024x768 display, with an active-matrix or passive-matrix display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, it was acclaimed upon its release because of its style and portability.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them a true replacement to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''' : NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''' : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

Welcome to the VAIO Library

2022-05-09T20:32:09Z

WalterWhite: added PCG-F

[[File:VAIO Library Logo 2.png|thumb]]
[[File:VAIO 1998 Wallpaper cropped 3.png|thumb]]

===== '''The VAIO Library is the best place to be for any VAIO related things !''' =====
Our goal is to make a Wiki with all the Sony VAIO models documented, with drivers and recovery media discs available to download for free. To learn more, you can visit our [[VAIO_Library:About|about page]]. We hope you enjoy your visit on the site.

'''Please note that this site is still in heavy development.'''

For the moment, this site is only for laptops ! After we have completely finished documenting everything about laptops, we will start doing all-in-ones (AIO) and desktops.

For more resources about Sony VAIOs and more, see the [[Useful Resources and Links]] page.

For driver downloading guides, please see the [[Drivers Downloading Guides]] page. It also contains clean install instructions for certain models.

Recovery media discs/disks are available on the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

==Sony VAIO Series List==
For series with devices that were released in different years, the series will be listed in the year of the series first appearance.
{| class="wikitable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>[[Fit (SVF) Series|Fit (SVF)]]</big>
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|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>S (SVS)</big>
|<big>Z (SVZ)</big>
|<big>[[E (SVE)]]</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|<big>Tap</big>
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|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>
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|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>F (VPCF)</big>
|[[Z1 (VPCZ1)|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>]]
|<big>[[E (VPCE)|E (VPCE)]]</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|[[S (VPCS)|<big>S (VPCS)</big>]]
|<big>B (VPCB)</big>
|<big>C (VPCC)</big>
|<big>M (VPCM)</big>
|<big>P (VPCP)</big>
|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>VGN-NW</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>X (VPCX)</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|[[VGN-FW|<big>VGN-FW</big>]]
|<big>VGN-TT</big>
|<big>VGN-M</big>
|<big>VGN-NS</big>
|<big>VGN-SR</big>
|<big>VGN-BZ</big>
|<big>VGN-Z</big>
|<big>VGN-CS</big>
|<big>VGN-AW</big>
|-
|<big>'''2007'''</big>
|[[VGN-FZ|<big>VGN-FZ</big>]]
|<big>VGN-NR</big>
|<big>VGN-CR</big>
|<big>VGN-TZ</big>
|<big>VGN-N</big>
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|[[VGN-SZ|<big>VGN-SZ</big>]]
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|<big>VGN-FE</big>
|<big>VGN-AR</big>
|<big>VGN-TX</big>
|<big>VGN-FT</big>
|<big>VGN-G</big>
|<big>VGN-UX</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|[[VGN-BX|<big>VGN-BX</big>]]
|<big>VGN-FS</big>
|<big>PCG-K</big>
|<big>VGN-FJ</big>
|<big>VGN-TX</big>
|<big>VGN-Y</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|[[PCG-X505|<big>PCG-X505</big>]]
|<big>VGN-A</big>
|<big>VGN-B</big>
|<big>VGN-E</big>
|<big>VGN-K</big>
|<big>VGN-S</big>
|<big>VGN-T</big>
|<big>VGN-U</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z</big>
|[[PCG-FR|<big>PCG-FR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-TR</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|<big>PCG-U</big>
|[[PCG-GR|<big>PCG-GR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-NV</big>
|<big>PCG-VX</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|<big>PCG-R505</big>
|<big>PCG-R</big>
|<big>PCG-FX</big>
|[[PCG-SRX|<big>PCG-SRX</big>]]
|
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|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>PCG-XG</big>
|<big>PCG-GT</big>
|[[PCG-QR|<big>PCG-QR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-SR</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-F]]</big>
|<big>PCG-N505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z505</big>
|<big>PCG-XR</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>PCG-C1</big>
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|<big>'''1997'''</big>
|<big>PCG-505</big>
|<big>PCG-7/8**</big>
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|}
[[File:Vaio Logo.png|thumb|99x99px|left]]

PCG-F

2022-05-09T20:31:08Z

WalterWhite: various improvements

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" 1024x768 display, with an active-matrix or passive-matrix display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, it was acclaimed upon its release because of its style and portability.

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them a true replacement to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those were that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''' : NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''' : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

PCG-F

2022-05-09T20:25:21Z

WalterWhite: page done

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Summary==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 notebooks lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" XGA 1024x768 display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, it was was acclaimed upon its release because of its style and portability.

It had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made it a true replacement to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, it was shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight was more than 1kg less than the competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those were that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 version had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''' : Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''' : NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''RAM''' : 32 or 64 MB (expandable to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''' : 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''' : 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''' : Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''' : 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''' : Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle even simple operations today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe to convert them into a more modern format.
==Downloads==
Follow our [https://vaiolibrary.com/index.php/Drivers_Downloading_Guides guide] to download and install the drivers (as Sony removed Windows 7 drivers and older).
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]