Sony VAIO VGN-FW490DAB User manual

VGN- FW490DAB
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Broaden your HD horizons
DESKTOP PERFORMANCE AND CONVENIENCE
It all starts with a large 16.4”(diag) widescreen LCD, a full - size keyboard,
and an array of useful inputs/outputs. Add to this loads of RAM, ample
storage, Bluetooth ® technology and a webcam and you get desktop
power and convenience with the portability of a notebook.
WIDER LCD WORKSPACE FOR MULTI - TASKING
It all starts with a large 16.4”(diag) widescreen LCD, a full - size keyboard,
and an array of useful inputs/outputs. Add to this loads of RAM, ample
storage, Bluetooth ® technology and a webcam and you get desktop
power and convenience with the portability of a notebook.
MULTIMEDIA POWER
The FW notebook is ideal for those in the creative fields. The spacious 16.4"
widescreen display can easily accommodate multi - display design
programs, such as Adobe Photoshop (sold separately). An HDMI™output
(HDMI cable required and sold separately) allows you to output hi - def
content in full 1080p HD to compatible TVs or displays. And dedicated ATI
graphics will help power you through the most graphics - intensive media
today.
Featuring an extra - wide 16.4 ” XBRITE - ECO™LCD display. Great for viewing
DVD movies or two web sites side - by - side. Minimizes those annoying black
bars you see when playing widescreen movies. Powered by the energy -
efficient and super - powerful Centrino ® Processor Technology.
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Last Updated: 07/07/2009
VGN- FW490DAB
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: S1, Volume -/ +, Play / Pause,
Stop, Rewind, Forward, DVD Play, A / V Mode,
WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off
Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys, 19.05 mm pitch, 2
mm stroke
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and mic
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6670
Speed: 2.20GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® processor
technology
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 3GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
Maximum: 8GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
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™ ( STD / Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard ® /34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Display
Screen Size: 16.4"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: ATI Mobility Radeon® HD 4650 with
Total Available Graphics Memory of 1790MB
(max.)
Video RAM: 512MB of dedicated video RAM
Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048x1536
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™
ouput/cable: 1920 x 1080
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 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)
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Headphone Output(s): 1
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
HDMI™ Output: 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base- TX/1000Base -
T (Gigabit)
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
Estimated Battery Life: Up to 4.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 105W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ® Windows
Vista® Business 64 -bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home
and Student 2007
The VAIO ® Software Experience: VAIO® Startup
Assistant
VAIO® Care
VAIO® Multimedia Suite: VAIO® Startup Assistant
Click to Disc Editor -Import, Edit, Burn
VAIO® Movie Story -Simple Movie Creation
VAIO® MusicBox -Music by Mood
VAIO® Media plus -Multimedia Streaming
Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials.
Anti - Virus & Recovery Software: Norton Internet
Security ™2009 30-Day Trial Offer
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 limited warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Silver
RoHS® : Compliant
ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 6.9 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x
10.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Power Cord
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS13/S)
AC Adaptor
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/B)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V31)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)
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Classic Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB10/R)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
Deluxe Messenger Bag (VGP -AMB11/L)
Urban Messenger Bag (VGP - AMB12)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242775213
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
requireInternetservices.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
6.Measured at the narrowest point.
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,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwritetoSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913
10.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
11.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryou first use it. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyou use
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwant to keep using the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
12.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
13.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemory refers to the new Windows Vista
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and systemmemory size.
14.Compatibility and performance ina64bit environment may vary.
Checkwith the manufacturer ofyoursoftwareor accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
15.NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyour Sony VAIO PC. Youneedtoactivatethe software for the
productto work. You can activateintheSony VAIO Startup Assistant
orby double clicking theNortonInternetSecurity icon on your
desktop.Afteryour30 - daysare finished,buyNortonInternet Security
tocontinue to be protected from viruses, hackersandidentify theft.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
17.Broadband Internet service requiredalongwiththird party services
whichmay require a subscription or other servicefee.
18.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/preventBlu - rayDisc™ media
playback.Foroptimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
ComputerInterface:Forthis product, there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warranty orrepresentationwithrespect to the
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthose mentioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims anyrepresentationsorwarranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.WhileSony representatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmaybeableto assist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOT authorizedtovaryor waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmust determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandevery particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedon the Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulatedduetoenvironmentalconsiderations.Thisproductmeets
EnergyStarguidelinesforenergyefficiency. For disposal or recycling
information,pleasecontact your local authorities or the Electronic
Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2009Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony,i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITE -
ECO,Sony logo, HDNA logo, VAIOlogo,MOTIONEYE, Memory Stick PRO
andMagicGatearetrademarksof Sony in the U.S. and in other countries.
Intel,Centrino and Core are trademarksoftheIntel Corporation in the
U.S.andinother countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered
trademarksoftheMicrosoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries.Bluetoothandthe Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of
SIG,Inc. Dolby is a registered trademarkof Dolby Laboratories. The Blu - ray
Discandit'slogoaretrademarks.Symantec,theSymantecLogo,and
NortonInternet Security aretrademarksorregistered trademarks of
SymantecCorporationoritsaffiliatesinthe U.S. and other countries. The
EnergyStar mark is a registeredU.S.marks.EnergyStar is a registered
markowned by the U.S. government.HDMIisa trademark of HDMI
LicensingLLC. All other trademarksaretrademarksof their respective
owners.
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