Sony VAIO VGN-FS980 User manual

VGN-FS980
VAIO®FS Series Notebook PC
Exceptional widescreen. Slim, light design.
WELL - BALANCED DESIGN.
The VAIO®FS Notebook combines a full - size workspace and powerful performance
with the slim, lightweight design a mobile user demands. With integrated 802.11 b/g
wireless LAN , the VAIO®FS Notebook is an ideal solution for your everyday
essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands.
ESSENTIAL COMPUTING PERFORMANCE USING INTEL®CENTRINO®MOBILE
TECHNOLOGY.
The VAIO®FS Notebook is optimized for mobility and designed with your day - to - day
computing applications in mind. With a fast Intel®Pentium®M processor, ample
storage, and an impressive suite of integrated productivity and multimedia
entertainment tools, your VAIO®FS Notebook is ready to help you power through
your day and entertain you when you're done.
NEXT - GENERATION MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT.
The VAIO®FS Notebook is your passport to mobile multimedia entertainment,
making it quick and easy to create, manage and enjoy your digital photos, movies,
and music. It's high - definition camcorder video ready, and with Sony's original Click
to DVD ®software, high - quality presentation of your digital video content is
surprisingly easy. SonicStage®software is the only tool you need to manage your
music files and make your own CDs.
MESSAGING
Work faster and smarter with Intel® Centrino ®Mobile Technology.
Thin and lightweight, but powerful for your everyday computing.
Enjoy thrilling graphics and DVDs with a 15.4" widescreen with XBRITE - ECO™
technology.
Burn DVDs and CDs with integrated DVD ±R Double Layer/DVD± RW drive .
The VAIO®FS Notebook has an incredibly well-balanced design. It's
slim and lightweight, yet provides an exceptional 15.4" widescreen
display with Sony's original XBRITE- ECO ™LCD technology and Smart
Display Sensor. Plus, it delivers powerful performance for your
everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia
entertainment demands. The VAIO®FS Notebook is a “ Windows
Vista™ Capable ” PC.
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Last Updated: 05/15/2006
VGN-FS980
VAIO®FS Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
Typeof Use: Portable
ActionButtons: Wireless LAN on/off
Keyboard: QWERTY,86 keys with 2.5mm strokeand
19.05mm pitch
PointingDevice: Electro-Static touch pad
Processor
Type: Intel®Pentium®M Processor 740
Speed: 1.73GHz
FrontSide Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino®Mobile Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 80GB
Speed: 4200rpm
Interface: Ultra ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDL Write: 4x max.
DVD+RWrite: 8x max.
DVD+RWWrite: 8x max.
DVD-RWrite: 8x max.
DVD-RWWrite: 6x max.
CD-RWrite: 24x max.
CD-RWWrite: 24x max.
DVD ± RW: Yes
CDRead: 24x max.
DVDRead: 8x max.
DVD-RDL Write: 4x max.
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: SupportsOptionalMemory
Stick® , Memory Stick PRO ™ andMemoryStick
DUO ™ media with MagicGate®functionality
PCMCIA -TypeII/Type I card slot withCardBus
support
Audio
SoundSystem: Windows ®soundsystemcompatible
with Built-in stereo speakers
Display
Screenor Display Technology: WXGA LCD
ScreenSize: 15.4”
Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 900
VideoRAM: 128MBDynamically Shared (RAM/Video)
Memory
Chipset: Intel®915GM
Interface: VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor
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Inputs and Outputs
EthernetPort: 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK®Interface: 1(4-pin) interface
Memory Stick®MediaSlot: 1
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1 (Monaural mini-jack)
USBPort(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base-T/100Base- TX
ModemType: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless2200BGNetwork
Connection (802.11b/g)
Power
BatteryType: Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2A)
EstimatedBattery Life: 3.0-3.5 hours (Standard
Battery)
PowerRequirements: 110W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft® Windows ®XPHome
Edition with SP2
InternetServices: America Online®180-DayTrial -
New Users Only
Anti-Virusand Recovery Software: Norton®Internet
Security ™ 60-DaySubscription
TrendMicro ™ Anti-Spyware 30-DayTrial
Iolo®System Mechanic 30-Day Trial
VAIO®Security Center
VAIO®Update software
VAIO®Recovery Wizard software
VAIO®Support Central
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®Works 8.5 60 Days Trial
Version of Microsoft®Office 2003
(Student/TeacherEdition)
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft®Digital Image
Edition
Intuit®Quicken®2006 New User Edition (previous
Quickenusers may require additional upgrade)
InterVideo®WinDVD®
Roxio®DigitalMedia SE
Sony®OriginalSoftware: Click to DVD®-DVD
Creation
DVgate Plus ™ -DigitalVideo
SonicStage®-Digital Music
VAIO Media ™ -NetworkFileSharing
ImageConverter -PSP ™ Transfer
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®
60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
Underworld -Pre-installed Movie
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1 year toll-freetechnical
telephone assistance, available 24/7
LimitedWarrantyand Onsite Service: 1YearLimited
Warranty with Onsite Service
Onlineand Email Support: Support availablefrom
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight: 5.96lbs. with standard battery (weightis
approximate and may vary)
Measurements: 14.33”(W) x 1”-1.43”(H) x 10.41”(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A)
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AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)
USB Mobile Mouse (VGP-UMS50)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)
Large Carrying Case (VGP-AMB5)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512L)
Color: White
UPCCode: 027242696846
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as
a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet
connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™high - capacity media tested up to 1GB.
Does not support MagicGate™functionality.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector
may not communicate with each other.
7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
8. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited
warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details. Onsite Service will be provided via third - party technician to be
dispatched as needed following phone - based troubleshooting. Some
repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not
be available in all locations.
9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60 - Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced - functionality mode, limiting end -
use options and operations.
11. Viewable area measured diagonally.
12. The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60 - Day Trial software
included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes
only. The software has been partially installed and you must complete
installation of the software before you can use it. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced - functionality mode, limiting end -
user options and operations.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore,
there are a multitude of varying software packages and add - on hardware
options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any
specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representation with respect to the performance of this product with any
particular software packages and/or non - Sony add - on hardware options
except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any
representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any
combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony
representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and
may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular
instance. Software titles pre - installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are
subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre -
installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation. This product meets the standards of the International
Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Non - metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo,
MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are
trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and Centrino are registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks
of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 05/06.
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