Sony VAIO VGN-CR590EAB User manual

VGN-CR590EAB
VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC
Speak softly and carry a bold computer
MAKE A POWERFUL STATEMENT
Experience the performance of the Intel ® Pentium ® Dual - Core T2390
processor (1.86GHz ) with 2GB of pre - installed system memory.
The VAIO ® CR notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Home Premium with SP1.
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO ® CR is a slim, lightweight PC
measuring less than 1”thin while weighing only 5.49lbs .
Make a statement and show - off the VAIO ® notebook’s silver luminous trim
and pulsing LED ground effects that emanate from beneath.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker virtually anywhere within your office or home using next -
generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the 250GB
(5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive.
RICH MULTIMEDIA
Watch all your favorite movies and shows in stunning clarity on the 14.1”
widescreen display using XBRITE - ECO™technology so you can see
deeper blacks, brighter whites, true - to - life color and razor - sharp detail from
almost any angle.
Whether it’s for YouTube™, a class project or for sharing with friends and
family, editing digital video captured by your Sony Handycam ® is quick
and easy with VAIO ® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied
template and professional - looking cutaways, cross - fades and soundtrack
syncing are automatically done for you.
Go straight to your favorite movies, songs and photos with the touch of a
button. AV mode gives you instant access to your favorite multimedia.
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy
320GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive.
EASY COMMUNICATION
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on - the - go
with real - time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE ®
camera and microphone.
Extend the reach of your CR notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth ®
technology that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and
streaming uncompromised CD - quality stereo music to Bluetooth ® enabled
speakers or headphones.
Step out and be seen with the portable, powerful and colorful VAIO ® CR
notebook, a 14.1 ” notebook with XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology. This thin -
and - light mobile masterpiece features an array of entertainment and
design extras, including Stereo A2DP Bluetooth technology , a built - in web
cam, AV controls, powerful, cutting - edge technologies and a comfortable,
easy - to - clean keyboard.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 08/21/2008
VGN-CR590EAB
VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: Play/Pause/Stop, Fast Forward,
Rewind, AV Mode, Mute, Volume-/+, Capture
and Display Off, WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Security: Biometric fingerprint scanner
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and
18.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®
camera and
microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Pentium ® Dual-Core processor T2390
Speed: 1.86GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2 Cache: 1MB
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GB PC2-5300 (1GBx2)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 6x max
DVD+R Write: 8x max
DVD+RW Write: 8x max
DVD- R Write: 8x max
DVD-RW Write: 6x max
CD- R Write: 24x max
CD-RW Write: 24x max
DVD ± RW: Yes (DVD ± R DL/DVD ± RW/RAM)
CD Read: 24x max
DVD Read: 8x max
DVD- RAM Write: 5x max
DVD- R DL Write: 6x max
DVD- RAM Read: 5x max
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
Duo™media slot with MagicGate®
functionality
One ExpressCard ® /34 slot
One Secure Digital (SD™memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 14.1"
Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA LCD
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video
Technology with Total Available Graphics
Memory of 358MB (max.)
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Chipset: Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Interface: VGA and S-Video Out with Smart
Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
S- Video Output(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
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base- TX
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS9/S)
Estimated Battery Life: 2.0- 4.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
3.5- 7.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ® Windows
Vista® Home Premium with SP1
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial -New
Users Only
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home
and Student 2007
Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc™Editor -
DVD Creation
VAIO Movie Story -Movie Creation
VAIO Music Box -Playlist Creation
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials.
Security and Anti -Virus Software: Microsoft®
Windows Live™ OneCare ™Trial Version
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll- free technical
telephone assistance, available 24/7
Online and Email Support: Support available
from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty .
See actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS® : Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/recycle
Dimensions
Weight: 5.49 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements: 13.2"(W) x 0.83-1.51"(H) x
9.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9/S)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V19)
Power Cable
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Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS9A/S)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
USB Optical Mouse(VGP- UMS20)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection®
technology (VGP-CKC2)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
(VGP-AMC5)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242741720
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
5.DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint
9.i.Linkisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WindowsVista ®
classificationofgraphicsmemory, which is the total of Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideoMemoryandShared System Memory.
SharedSystemMemory varies depending on the operating condition
andsystemmemorysize.
11.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions. Batterylifewillbe shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
12.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)or write toSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
13.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudontactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, you mustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.Aportion of the system memoryover3GBmay not be available to
theoperatingsystem.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying software packages and
add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnotmanufacturedtoworkwith
anyspecificsoftware,andSony does not and cannot make any warranty
orrepresentation with respect totheperformanceofthis product with
anyparticular software packages and/or non - Sony add - onhardware
optionsexceptthosementionedhere.Sonyherebydisclaimsany
representationsor warranties that thisproductiscompatible with any
combination of non - Sonyproducts you may choosetoconnect to it.
WhileSony representatives or Sonyauthorizeddealersmaybe able to
assistyouandmaymakerecommendations, they are NOT authorized to
varyor waive this disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermine for themselves
thesuitabilityand compatibility of the hardware and software in each and
everyparticularinstance.Softwaretitlespre - installedon theSony
computeraresubjecttochange without notice. Preinstalled software
maynotbeidenticaltoretailversionsorhavealldocumentation.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyour local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproductionin whole or
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO,
thVAIOlogo,Memory Stick Duo, Handycam, MagicGate, MOTION EYE,
i.LINKandClicktoDiscaretrademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinother
coutries.Microsoft,Windows,WindowsLive,OneCare and Windows Vista
aretrademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporation in the U.S. and in other
countries.IntelandCentrinoareregisteredtrademarksandCoreisa
trademarkoftheIntelCorporationintheU.S.andinother countries.
Bluetoothis a registered trademark ofSIG,Inc.All other trademarks are
trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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