Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons:
Wireless / Bluetooth® on / off,
mute button, S1
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Security:
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone with face-tracking technology
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700
Speed: 2.53GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
1066MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor
Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
Speed: 7200rpm
Type:
Serial ATA
Impact Protection: G-
Sensor
™Shock Protection -
Hard Disk Drive Protection
Optical Drive
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-
RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD
±
R/
±
RW/
±
R DL/-
RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
PRO™
(
Standard/Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
PC card slot (PCMCIA 2.0)
One Secure Digital (SD™memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
15.4"
Resolution:
1280 x 800
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video
Technology
Total Available Graphics Memory: 1759MB
(max.)
Chipset:
Mobile Intel®
GM45 Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-
In:
1
i.LINK
®
Connection:
1 (4pin) i.LINK®
connector
(IEEE 1394)
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13A)
Estimated Battery Life:
Up to 5.0 hours
Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 7.5 hours
Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
100W +10%
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-
TX/1000Base
-
T
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ
-45)
Wi-
Fi:
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth
® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® technology
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Software
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista®
Business 32
-bit (XP Professional downgrade
disc included)
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office Ready
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-
free technical
assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972
Online and Email Support: Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In
-Home Service: 1 year limited warranty
with Onsite/In-Home Service
. See actual
warranty for details.
International Service:
1 year international service
plan. Registration required. See
www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty .
See actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS®
:
Compliant
Dimensions
Weight: 5.8 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements:
14.27"(W) x 1.18"(H) x 10.51"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-
PRBZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-
AMB1A)
Bluetooth®
Laser Mouse
(VGP-BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Privacy Filter (VGP-
FL15)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
Leather Messenger Bag (VGP
-
AMB8)
Color: Magnesium
UPC Code: 027242787414
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionof hard disk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Non
-
metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
6.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint
7.i.LINKisa trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
8.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
9.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll
-
free888
-
476
-
6972
(888
-
4SONYPC)orwriteto Sony Electronics,12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Forcertainthirdpartysoftwareapplications,Sonyprovidesfirstlevel
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor. Availability and schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
11.BroadbandInternetservicerequired along with thirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other servicefee.
12.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the newWindowsVista
®
classificationofgraphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideoMemory and SharedSystemMemory.
SharedSystemMemoryvaries depending ontheoperating
condition,driversoftwareversionandsystemmemorysize.
13.Aportionofthesystemmemory over 3GB may notbeavailableto
theoperatingsystem.
14.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth
®
devicesvaries.
15.G
-
Sensor™ShockProtectionwillnotworkonpre
-
installedor
downgraded Windows
®
XP Professional models. Windows Vista
®
is
requiredfor feature functionality.
16.When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In
-
HomeServicein
fulfillmentofitslimitedwarrantyobligations.Anysuchservicesare
subjecttothetermsandconditionsofthelimitedwarranty.See
actualLimited Warranty for details. Onsite/In
-
HomeServicewillbe
providedvia third
-
partytechniciantobedispatched as needed
following phone
-
basedtroubleshooting.Somerepairsmaybe
accomplishedwith self repair kits. Onsite/In
-
HomeServicemay notbe
available in all locations.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying
software packages and add
-
onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmakeanywarrantyor representation with respecttothe
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non
-
Sony add
-
onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaimsanyrepresentations or warrantiesthatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non
-
Sonyproductsyou
maychoosetoconnectto it. While Sony representativesorSony
authorizeddealersmaybeableto assist you and may make
recommendations,theyareNOTauthorized to vary orwaivethis
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandevery particular
instance.Software titles pre
-
installedontheSonycomputeraresubject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
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StickPRO,MOTIONEYE,andi.LINKaretrademarksofSonyintheU.S.and
inothercountries.MicrosoftandWindows7aretrademarksofthe
MicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.andin other countries. Intel and
CentrinoareregisteredtrademarksandCore is a trademark oftheIntel
CorporationintheU.S.andinothercountries.Bluetoothand the
bluetoothlogoareregisteredtrademarksofSIG,Inc.Symantec,the
SymantecLogo,andNortonInternet Security aretrademarksor
registeredtrademarksofSymantecCorporationoritsaffiliatesintheU.S.
andothercountries.HDMIisatrademarkofHDMILicensingLLC.Allother
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